Planning

Synthetic Environment for the Design & Tet of Signalling Solutions

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

18 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The planned procurement process, titled "Synthetic Environment for the Design & Test of Signalling Solutions," is initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a key player in the UK transport sector. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on railway traffic-control equipment. The provision of a digital solution for developing signalling schemes is central to this process, which aims to improve integration with operational railways. Interested suppliers should note that initial capabilities must be established by Q2 2024, with a virtual Suppliers’ Engagement Event scheduled for 17th February 2021 to discuss further details. The total value of this tender is £10,000,000 GBP, highlighting its significant scale and importance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital technology relevant to railway signalling. Companies that can offer scalable and efficient digital environments for signalling projects will be well-suited to compete. The engagement with suppliers prior to the formal procurement process is a positive indication that Network Rail is eager to foster collaboration. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to reduce on-site design and testing time stand to gain significantly, aligning with Network Rail’s objective to enhance efficiency and meet demanding project timelines in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Synthetic Environment for the Design & Tet of Signalling Solutions

Notice Description

Network Rail requires a digital solution to develop signalling scheme designs and facilitate the integration of that design into the operational railway providing interfaces to a target signalling system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail requires a digital environment to develop, assure and realise signalling projects and facilitate their integration into the operational railway. It is envisaged that the core requirements will comprise the delivery of: * A Synthetic Environment which can be extended and scaled to provide the capabilities required for the development and approval of signalling projects, including: o Realistic and representative test cases o System & sub-system requirements and architecture(s) for the Synthetic Environment. o Verification of the test cases in the synthetic environment o Open interfaces to target systems from multiple suppliers * The capability to perform validation, for any defined target configuration (product, sub-system/system or application). The Synthetic Environment will provide the ability to digitally design, test and assure signalling projects, vastly reducing the amount of 'on site' design and test time providing Network Rail with major efficiency opportunities. The Synthetic Environment is a critical enabler for the delivery of digital signalling projects and to meet the volume of works required from April 2024 onwards. In determining the optimal supplier approach to delivering the Synthetic Environment, Network Rail will be undertaking early supplier engagement activity (see below). Network rail requires initial capability to be in place no later than Q2 2024 to support the design of the next generation of signalling solutions. Prior to commencing any formal procurement process, Network Rail wish to engage with interested suppliers in relation to the proposed procurement and services by undertaking a virtual Suppliers' Engagement Event, a market engagement survey and potentially other engagement activities as need arises. Additional information: The virtual Suppliers' Engagement Event will be held on 17th February 2021. To receive an invitation please email the address provided in this PIN with the subject heading SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT SUPPLIERS' EVENT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001023-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
drpprocurement@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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