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Summary

OCID:
Published by:: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Authority ID:: AA73642
Publication date:: 22 September 2026
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Network Rail currently delivers an end-to-end commercial filming service across a diverse portfolio of railway assets, acting as the primary interface between the rail industry and the screen sector. With the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), Network Rail is exploring future options for delivering these services across a larger estate that will encompass both Network Rail and Train Operating Company assets.

Through this market engagement exercise, Network Rail seeks to understand market capability, supplier interest, potential delivery models, opportunities for innovation, and the extent to which external providers could deliver some or all of the service currently carried out in-house. The exercise will help inform future strategy development by assessing market maturity, operational considerations, resource requirements, and the risks and benefits associated with different delivery approaches.

Network Rail will be holding supplier engagement sessions in London on 13 and 14 October 2026, providing an opportunity for suppliers to learn more about this forthcoming requirement. Details of how to register can be found in the RFI document, 'Pre-Market Engagement – Commercial Filming Services', which is available under "View Current Opportunities" on the Network Rail eSourcing Portal (Bravo): https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

The engagement sessions will be conducted on a one-to-one basis, with each supplier offered a one-hour time slot.

Please note that, should it become necessary to reschedule the market engagement sessions, Network Rail will notify all interested suppliers using the email address provided within their RFI response.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Waterloo General Offices

London

SE1 8SW

Contact person: Robin Coomber

Telephone: +44 1908781000

E-mail: Robin.Coomber@networkrail.co.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Pre-Market Engagement: Commercial Filming Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

70220000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The engagement sessions will be conducted on a one-to-one basis, with each supplier offered a one-hour time slot.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 2 500 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

70332000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

Multiple sites nationwide

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Network Rail Commercial Filming Team currently provides an end-to-end commercial filming service across a portfolio of railway assets, acting as the primary interface between the railway and the screen industry. This will include railway stations (circa 2,000), disused buildings (tunnels), goods yards, depots, office buildings, training centres, car parks, etc.

The service includes:

• Promotion of railway locations to the screen industries

• Management of filming enquiries

• Reviewing content, establishing suitability with input from other NR teams, where necessary

• Scouting and onboarding other assets to be used as locations

• Stakeholder engagement and operational coordination

• Commercial negotiation and contracting

• Planning shoots in partnership with asset owners, delivering as close to clients’ needs, whilst prioritising the railway

• Assessment of filming applications, RAMS and insurance documentation

• On-site filming support

• Delivery (chaperoning) of filming activity within live operational environments

The transition to Great British Railways (GBR) presents an opportunity to review how commercial filming services may be delivered in the future across a significantly larger estate encompassing both Network Rail and Train Operating Company assets.

As part of this review, Network Rail wishes to engage with the market to better understand:

• Existing capabilities available within the market

• Interest in providing commercial filming services to the rail sector

• Potential delivery models

• Opportunities for innovation

• Whether external providers could deliver all or part of the service currently undertaken in-house

No decision has been made regarding the future operating model and this exercise is intended solely to inform future strategy development.

The purpose of this exercise is to:

• Assess the capability and maturity of the commercial filming market

• Understand the appetite of suppliers to operate within the rail environment

• Explore potential delivery models for a future GBR filming service

• Identify opportunities for innovation and improved customer experience

• Understand the resources, skills and specialist knowledge required to support commercial filming activity

• Assess market views regarding National versus Regional delivery approaches

• Gather intelligence to inform the future Commercial Filming strategy and operating model

• Identify potential commercial, operational and safety risks associated with alternative delivery models.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

21/09/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

To access the RFI submission document please go to our Bravo site and select view current opportunities.