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Request for Information - Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) landscape & strategy assessment

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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09 Apr 2025 at 08:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) landscape & strategy assessment". This process falls under the industry category of information technology services and will potentially impact several aspects, including software packages and asset management systems. Located in London, this pre-market engagement aims to gather insights from suppliers. The procurement stage is planning, with an engagement milestone set for 27th May 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised IT services, particularly in EAM systems. Companies that specialise in bespoke software development, data management, and integration solutions would find this tender particularly beneficial. With Network Rail considering future procurements around 2030, this engagement allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and align with Network Rail's asset management objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are notably encouraged to participate, providing a platform to contribute innovatively to a significant infrastructure project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) landscape & strategy assessment

Notice Description

Network Rail is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current capabilities available in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) market and how these solutions can align with our asset management policies and strategic objectives. Through this engagement, we aim to: * Inform our sourcing and requirements strategy for a potential Procurement in 2030 * Identify capabilities and opportunities that may not yet have been considered * Explore how suppliers can support strong foundations in data governance and stewardship * Understand configuration and customisation options available in the market * Ensure suppliers are aware of the procurement platform and qualification process for any potential future tendering activity * Shape a future EAM system that integrates effectively with key Network Rail processes, including: o Fault management o Rail defect management o Access planning for scheduled maintenance and reactive works This RFI also provides an opportunity for suppliers to demonstrate how modern solutions can help us address evolving needs and take advantage of technological advancements, especially in areas we may not yet be fully aware of.

Planning Information

This engagement seeks to enable Network Rail to understand the market more to help inform its sourcing and requirements strategy for a potential Procurement in 2030. Network Rail may elect, at its own discretion, to arrange one-hour meetings with selected suppliers. If pursued, 7 suppliers would likely be engaged for the sessions. Should you wish to respond to this RFI please submit your response in Microsoft Word or Powerpoint format, with the RFI document being accessible via the link and instructions below. 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “Pre-Market Engagement : Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) landscape & strategy assessment".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013823-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 20295 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2030 - 31 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Brent Murgatroyd
Contact Email
brent.murgatroyd@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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