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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Buyer Address: Waterloo General Office, London, UKI45, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: jack.barlow@networkrail.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
4500000.0 GBP
Published
11 Feb 2026, 08:40
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
06 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
05 Feb 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72222300 - Information technology services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Onwave UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

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

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