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Published 3 Dec 2025, 08:07 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) Framework - Onwave UK Limited

Official notice

Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Central government)

Framework agreementDirect awardSME suitable
Sectors: IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 9 Dec 2025no call for competition
Awarded to Onwave UK Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This procurement covers the direct award of a two-supplier framework agreement to Onwave UK Ltd and Tended Limited for the provision of Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) across Network Rail. The framework enables the deployment of geofencing technology to improve worksite safety, operational efficiency, and control, supporting the Virtual Worksite Marker Board (VWSMB) process and other safety-critical applications. Services include managed supply of geofencing hardware, real-time dashboard access, cloud-hosted infrastructure, device management, and 24/7 technical support.

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Published description of the framework

Pricing is set through fixed per‑device rates. Call‑off contracts may be placed directly with either supplier or, where appropriate, through a competitive process between them

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1AwardedSME
Eligibility: SME eligible
72222300 Information technology services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
3 Dec 2025, 08:07 GMT
Last source update
11 Feb 2026, 08:40 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-012180
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed88 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
Published justification

The direct award of this framework to Onwave UK Ltd and Tended Limited is justified on technical grounds. A market engagement exercise confirmed that no other suppliers currently meet the necessary technical and certification requirements. This approach aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, which permits direct awards where competition is absent due to technical exclusivity.

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
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Timeline

18 Dec 2025 → 11 Feb 2026 · 2 dates
  1. Standstill ends305 days ago
    18 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  2. Notice published251 days ago
    11 Feb 2026, 08:40 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Dec 2025
  1. Transparency notice published
    3 Dec 2025, 08:07 GMT
    UK5
  2. Contract award notice published
    9 Dec 2025, 08:28 GMT
    UK6
  3. Contract signature expected
    5 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  4. Contract details notice published
    11 Feb 2026, 08:40 GMT
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 11 award · see the list ↓
Contracts signed 1latest 26 Jan 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Onwave UK LtdSME12 Jan 2026 – 11 Jan 2028 · up to 11 Jan 2029Extensions: The framework agreement includes an optional extension period of 12 months, in addition to the initial 24-month term. · Options: The framework agreement includes an optional extension period of 12 months, in addition to the initial 24-month term.£4,500,0009 Dec 2025Awarded

Contracts

  • Work Safety Geofencing Services (WSGS) Framework - Onwave UK Limited · Onwave UK LtdSME

    Signed
    26 Jan 2026
    Value
    £4,500,000
    Period
    6 Feb 2026 – 5 Feb 2028 · up to 5 Feb 2029 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The framework inlcudes an optional extension period of 12 months, in addition to the intial 24 month term.
    Options
    The framework inlcudes an optional extension period of 12 months, in addition to the intial 24 month term.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PNZN-9524-VCQJ Waterloo General Office, London, London, SE1 8SWContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Onwave UK LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 07490613 4 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, South East, ME19 4ABContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender