How to Access CP7 opportunities from Network Rail
Step 1 – register for access to BRAVONR
Register on BravoNR. This is our procurement portal and any organisation wishing to supply goods, works or services to Network Rail must be registered on BravoNR.
Step 2 – register for relevant RISQS categories
If you supply goods, works or services under Railway Industry Commodity Classification List (RICCL) codes directly to Network Rail, or wish to do so, please note that Network Rail uses the Railway safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) as a ‘Qualification System’ under the Utilities Contract Regulations (2016) where Network Rail may choose to select participants directly from the ‘Qualification System’ without placing a further ‘Find a Tender’ service call for competition.
For suppliers of safety critical goods, works or services (i.e. RICCL codes) who wish to contract directly with Network Rail, register on RISQS and become a supplier with audited status. RISQS is both a Qualification System under the Utilities Contract Regulations and an assurance system run by the Railway Safety and Standards Board.
Network Rail has chosen to use RISQS as its assurance system for suppliers with whom Network Rail contracts directly. We do not mandate RISQS on our Tier 1 suppliers and it is up to them how they assure their own sub-contractors and sub-suppliers.
If you supply goods, works and services under RICCL categories to buyers other than Network Rail, we advise you to check with the relevant buying organisations to find out which supplier assurance system(s) they use, if at all.
Step 3 – Access Pipeline information via BRAVONR
Procurement opportunities are listed on BravoNR and can also be viewed on the Network Rail procurement pipeline. Under each opportunity the buyer contact details are listed. You will also find additional documents providing more information on the procurement.
Step 4 – register for free access to NR standards
Ensure you are up to speed with any relevant Network Rail Standards that are relevant to the procurement. All our standards can be accessed on the Network Rail standards portal. You will need to register on the portal first and then add the relevant standards to your order. A 100% discount will be applied during the checkout process.
Additional Useful Links
Network Rail Supply Chain hub – Supply chain – Network Rail
Becoming a Supplier with Network Rail – Becoming a supplier – Network Rail
Procurement Opportunities – Procurement – Network Rail
National Contract Register – Procurement – Network Rail
NR Standard Suite of Contracts – Standard suite of contracts – Network Rail
