Supply of Data Loggers

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Estimated value

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Awarded value

£55.7m

Awarded 08 Jun 2026

Suppliers

2 SME

Lots

1 awarded

Published

10 Jun 2026

Description

Network Rail plans to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Data Loggers, Ancillary Equipment, and Associated Services (DLAE&AS). This agreement covers the supply of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) data logging hardware, ancillary equipment necessary for the installation and operation of data loggers, and relevant services. Suppliers will be expected to: • Supply data logging hardware and ancillary equipment that meets Network Rail's product specification, including: ○ Capable of monitoring various railway infrastructure assets ○ Compatible with Network Rail's RADAR platform ○ Compliant with all relevant standards and specifications ○ Achieve Network Rail Product Acceptance • Provide relevant services, including but not limited to product lifecycle management, security, hardware and firmware updates, repair, and technical support. • Provide adaptable delivery options and comprehensive warranty solutions. • Collaborate with Network Rail and other suppliers, where required, to proactively drive ongoing efficiency, performance, product improvements, and innovation, in alignment with Network Rail’s future ambitions. This includes, but is not limited to, mitigating technology lock-in and enabling the integration and standardisation of best-in-class solutions through change control, where appropriate. Out of scope: Analysis of data obtained from data logging hardware. Event monitoring data loggers.

Scope

Reference: project_43686
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 30 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2030
Possible extension to 30 Jun 2034
The minimum term is four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years, up to a total maximum duration of eight (8) years. There is a strong likelihood that the relevant goods and services will continue to be required beyond the expiry of the framework, subject to advancements in technology.
CPV classifications: 38430000
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Contract locations: UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

Name	Description	Type	Weighting
Technical Envelope	A high-level summary of the Technical Envelope themes is outlined below. The Technical Envelope will consist of sub-sections, each carrying a percentage weighting. Technical Envelope themes: (1) Product Capability and Suitability (weighting 45%) (2) Safety, Security and Quality (weighting 10%) (3) Product Lifecycle Management (weighting 10%) (4) Product Support (weighting 10%) (5) Order Fulfillment (weighting 5%) (6) Contract Management (weighting 5%) (7) Social Value (weighting 7.5%) (8) Sustainability and Environment (weighting 7.5%) Further information will be provided at the tender stage to shortlisted participants.	quality	70.00%
Commercial Envelope	A pricing document containing scenarios for a weighted basket of goods and services will be provided. Responses will be evaluated on a proportional versus best-value basis. Further information will be provided at the tender stage to shortlisted participants.	cost	30.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Detailed conditions of participation will be set out in the Instructions to Participants document, which will be issued alongside the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and made available via the Network Rail Sourcing Platform (Bravo). Candidates must confirm they have the legal capacity to perform the contract under the laws of England and Wales, are registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP), and are not subject to mandatory exclusion grounds or listed on the debarment list. All entities who are relied upon to meet the criteria are required to provide their own up-to-date core information on the Central Digital Platform (CDP). Candidates must demonstrate that they have the financial capacity to perform the contract by meeting the following minimum requirements: • Completion of the Network Rail Financial and Economic Standing Model and achieving a pass score in accordance with the model's criteria. • Confirm ability to obtain required insurances. • Confirm ability to meet other conditions of participation related but not limited to legal capacity, GDPR, prompt payment, carbon reduction, environmental management, and tackling modern slavery. Please refer to the Instructions to Participants for full details.

(1) Network Rail is using a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) which sets out its conditions of participation for this Procurement. Participants must satisfy the conditions of participation in order to progress to the next stage of this Procurement. (2) The PSQ will be available via the Bravo Portal. The PSQ has been divided into two envelopes qualification and technical. (3) The assessment and shortlisting Process (PSQ) will involve an evaluation and a moderation process resulting in an agreed score which will be weighted according to the designated weight of the question. (4) Participants who have successfully achieved a pass for all pass/fail questions, will have their PSQ responses ranked by reference to their total weighted score identified through the assessment process, with the highest ranked PSQ response being ranked in first place. (5) It is Network Rail’s intention to shortlist ten (10) Participants, with the highest-ranked scores progressing to the tender stage. More detailed information is provided in the Instructions to Participants document.