Southern TCODs (Track Circuit Operating Devices) Maintenance
Network Rail Infrastructure LtdEstimated Value
Up to £4,887,399
Deadline
Not specified
Published
6 May 2026
Type
works
At a glance
- Estimated value
- £4,887,399
- Published
- 6 May 2026
- Location
- England
- Type
- Works · limited procedure
- CPV code
- 45234100 Railway construction works
- Likely incumbent
- RTG Rail Services (estimated from past awards)
- Published on
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Overview
The Track Circuit Operating Device - Remote Controlled (T-COD (RC) or ZKL) is a Network Rail approved device that creates a circuit in the track that indicates that the section is occupied by simulating a train, which therefore sets the signals to red and the signallers track circuited section to occupied. This enables planned track work in a Line Blockage to have Additional Protection, in addition to signal protection for works to be carried out safely.
A requirement is to ensure that the batteries to operate the device(s) are operable and charged. This does require regular maintenance to ensure that the equipment performs as required.
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Award Details
Bridgeway Consulting Ltd
£4,887,399
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
RTG Rail Services
£318m
total awarded
- 2
C Spencer Limited
£114m
total awarded
- 3
Capel (C.S) Ltd
£212m
total awarded
- 4
Total Property Support Services Ltd
£212m
total awarded
- 5
Walker Construction (UK) Ltd
£212m
total awarded
RTG Rail Services is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Network Rail Infrastructure LtdKey Dates
Published
6 May 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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