Planning

Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Jun 2020 at 10:53

Planning

17 Jun 2020 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by the Connected Places Catapult, which aims to engage with potential suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI) on Immersive Technologies to interact with Network Rail's digital assets. The tender is classified under the industries of television and radio receivers, software package and information systems, and research and development services. This RFI is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set at 12pm, 6th July 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 24th July 2020 and conclude by 1st July 2021, with delivery expected in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute innovative solutions in the realm of immersive technology. Companies with capabilities in digital assets, software development, or related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to respond. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register and submit information regarding their specific capabilities, as the Connected Places Catapult is open to various partial solutions, promoting collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets

Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI) Network Rail (NR) and the Connected Places Catapult are publishing this notice to explore the state of the market in relation to the business challenge described below. The purpose of this notice is to provide potential suppliers with an overview of the challenge and seek responses that explain the capabilities of products and solutions available in the marketplace, or near-market prototypes. A variety of potential solutions are sought to this challenge, and there is no presumption that respondents will have previous experience operating in a rail environment. This request for information is purely for the purposes of creating a clear understanding of possible solutions, their capabilities and technical readiness. This information will be used to inform future development opportunities. The challenge outlined in this request for information is complex, and it is not necessarily expected that a single company will possess the full suite of tools, software or capabilities to deliver a complete system. Therefore, if your company/product can deliver a part of the solution, NR are interested to know about your capabilities. Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. The project title is: Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets (Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets). Once the template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional materials are welcome, such as product specification documents, related research papers, or information on trials/deployments. Details provided will be shared with relevant Network Rail stakeholders for the purposes of evaluating against their needs and defining the scope of any further work. Closing date: 12pm, 6th July 2020 Additional information: Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. The project title is: Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets (Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets). Once the template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5232cf23-d237-4153-835a-a9c77fbb9418
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus

48000000 - Software package and information systems

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
Contact Name
Raj Ragiwala
Contact Email
raj.ragiwala@cp.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7749357199

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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