Planning

Train Speed and Location Platform

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

29 Jul 2024 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is in the planning stage for a procurement process entitled "Train Speed and Location Platform" under the industry category of industry-specific software development services (CPV 72212100). The core objective is to enhance train speed monitoring and location tracking within the UK. The planned project involves integrating GPS data with infrastructure information to improve incident response times and service safety. A Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) has been issued for pre-procurement market engagement, with a deadline for information response set for 23rd August 2024. The procurement method involves a request for information (RFI), and any formal competition announcement will cease ongoing discussions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in GPS technology, software development, and data integration services. Firms with expertise in developing industry-specific software packages, train-monitoring systems, and information technology services are particularly well-suited to compete. By responding to this RFI, companies can showcase their existing solutions, functionalities, and capabilities, along with indicative cost structures. Engaging in this process can provide businesses with visibility and a competitive edge in future procurement opportunities associated with Network Rail’s initiative to improve train safety and performance monitoring systems.

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Notice Title

Train Speed and Location Platform

Notice Description

Network Rail are seeking a platform between Control and Train GPS, acting as a support tool in two key areas through marrying GPS data (where available provided by freight and operators) into Infrastructure information (such as access points, line speeds) overlayed into a map format. The objective is to increase the speed of incident response times and improve the tools Controllers have, to monitor service safety and performance. The system is looking to support addressing the two following main risk areas: 1. Monitoring of train speeds in relation to speed restrictions to help better support emergency/blanket speed restriction implementation in situations such as extreme weather events, 2. Location of trains in relation to key elements of infrastructure to help in examples such as resource deployment to a stranded train as quickly as possible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail are seeking a platform between Control and Train GPS, acting as a support tool in two key areas through marrying GPS data (where available provided by freight and operators) into Infrastructure information (such as access points, line speeds) overlayed into a map format. The objective is to increase the speed of incident response times and improve the tools Controllers have, to monitor service safety and performance. The system is looking to support addressing the two following main risk areas: 1. Monitoring of train speeds in relation to speed restrictions to help better support emergency/blanket speed restriction implementation in situations such as extreme weather events, 2. Location of trains in relation to key elements of infrastructure to help in examples such as resource deployment to a stranded train as quickly as possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0485a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023659-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

34943000 - Train-monitoring system

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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