TENDER FOR CSM AND RIR FRAMEWORK – NETWORK RAIL, UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED – CSM & RIR Framework
Description
The purpose of this Framework is to provide specialist safety and assurance services across the Northwest and Central Region. These services support compliance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 402/2013 of 30 April 2013 on the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM) and the Railway Interoperability Regulations (RIR).
Key requirements:
• CSM safety and assurance services
• RIR compliance support
• Risk Evaluation and Assessment
• Railway interoperability
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £13,500,000 excluding VAT
- £16,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to October 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 – Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 – Transport engineering consultancy services
- 71311220 – Transport systems consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKI7 – Outer London – West and North West
Region: United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 October 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Safety and assurance quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited,
London,
E14 5AB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@networkrail.co.uk
Region: United Kingdom
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
