Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-d53a-71a5-b94a-b4ff18e2fee4/distribution-and-plant-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Distribution and Plant Framework [Network Rail Infrastructure Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited) Estimated value £48,000,000 Published 19 Aug 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Network Rail is issuing this preliminary market engagement notice to better understand the current capabilities of the supply market for Distribution and Plant works across the Eastern routes. The framework will cover works associated with power supplies, signalling, LV distribution systems, LV switchgears, HV cabling, operational lighting and pump control systems. Please note, the final structure of the framework is yet to be confirmed. It will either be a single lot for the whole coverage, or split between an Eastern lot and an Anglia lot. The final value is still to be confirmed, and is dependent on tender structure. The value provided below is an estimate of spend across the North & East, East Coast, East Midlands Routes and Anglia within the intended 5 year (including extensions) contract term. The orders traditionally placed under this framework are low value (under 100k). Specific details of the RISQS codes that must be held at contract award can be found by following the link in the 'engagement process description' section. ## CPV classification Electrical installation workHigh voltage installation workLow-voltage installation workRepair and maintenance services of electrical building installationsRailway signalling worksEngineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildingsRepair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06e7ee-2026-08-19T16:02:21+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06e7ee-2026-08-19T16:02:21+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNetwork Rail Infrastructure Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited)[SectorMore Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Gwelliannau i / Improvement works to the ‘Materials Recovery Facility’ (MRF) Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Cibyn, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2BD Cyngor Gwynedd 54 days left 10 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0f49-7002-8294-fee17b4b2429/gwelliannau-i-improvement-works-to-the-materials-recovery-facility-mrf-yst)[Internal refurbishment of office building, College of Policing Ryton College of Policing Limited 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3264-70ac-b47e-53d4d47c39bd/internal-refurbishment-of-office-building-college-of-policing-ryton)[NDC0130-26 - Installation of Replacement LED Lighting - Greenlanes North Devon District Council 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3605-73e4-a82d-39df6bb2e4f2/ndc0130-26-installation-of-replacement-led-lighting-greenlanes)[CA18576 - Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity New College Swindon 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1458c-9ef1-72d0-83ac-b95edf2163c7/ca18576-electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity)[Electrical Maintenance. 4 Year Opportunity New College Swindon 33 days left 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3744-7068-975c-bbafa5217467/electrical-maintenance-4-year-opportunity)[Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027 West Sussex County Council 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1451e-c38a-70c2-b40d-bef4d791169f/rooftop-solar-pv-om-framework-2027)