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Published 24 Nov 2025, 14:29 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Vossloh Spares and Training

Official notice

Authority: NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED (Central government)

Framework agreementDirect awardUtilities
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Award in standstill Not publishedno call for competition
Award (standstill) to Vossloh Switch Systems France

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This procurement covers the supply and ongoing technical support of spares and equipment for the Vossloh Cogifer systems installed on the High Speed 1 (HS1) infrastructure maintained by Network Rail High Speed. The appointed supplier will provide a maintained and up-to-date price list, confirmed lead times for all spare parts and components, and act as the single point of contact for all equipment-related enquiries.

The scope includes the management of safety case changes, the issue of updated As Built Records, and the provision of revised maintenance instructions where required. The supplier will deliver technical support services including updated user and maintenance manuals, engineering guidance on asset renewal planning, and independent technical investigations.

The contract also includes the provision of training for Network Rail High Speed personnel and participation in six-monthly engineering review workshops to ensure continued system alignment, performance, and asset assurance.

This procurement relates specifically to Vossloh Cogifer equipment and associated support services and does not extend to wider signalling or infrastructure works.

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Awarded

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
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
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
24 Nov 2025, 14:29 GMT
Last source update
24 Nov 2025, 14:29 GMT
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-076521
Latest notice
Transparency notice (UK5)
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e785 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Additional Repeat Extension Partial Replacement
Published justification

Owing to the supplier’s exclusive role as both the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the original designer of the system, they possess proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and intellectual property rights that are essential for the production and integration of the required components.

No other supplier has the capability to manufacture or supply products that meet the exact technical specifications, performance requirements, and compatibility standards necessary for operation on the existing high-speed line. The products must seamlessly interface with existing equipment and control systems designed by the same OEM, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Changing suppliers would result in equipment that differs from, or is incompatible with, the existing system, leading to significant technical difficulties in both operation and maintenance.

In accordance with Clause 7 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act, this situation justifies a direct award to the existing supplier, as replacement by another supplier would cause disproportionate technical and operational challenges.

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 24 Nov 2025
  1. Transparency notice published
    24 Nov 2025, 14:29 GMT
    UK5
  2. Contract signature expected
    2 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Vossloh Switch Systems France2 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2034€38,400,000—Standstill

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

NETWORK RAIL (HIGH SPEED) LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PPWG-4728-MXTL Waterloo General Offices, London, London, SE1 8SWContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Vossloh Switch Systems FranceFramework contractorGB-PPON: PRGM-5393-RPHJ 23 Rue François Jacob, Rueil- Malmaison, FR, 92500, FRContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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