Planning

Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stages of procuring a service for the "Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application". This procurement process is crucial for advancing safety and efficiency in railway operations through technology. The market engagement notice for this tender, which falls within the services category, aims to involve the industry in the development and refinement of the application. Network Rail's headquarters are situated in London, and feedback for this project is invited until 18th June 2025. Interested suppliers can access relevant documents and engage with this opportunity, aiding Network Rail's commitment to enhancing railway management.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, particularly for firms specialised in software package and information systems, industry-specific applications, and custom software development services. With an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 to £3,600,000, the opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. It represents a chance to contribute innovative solutions in improving railway track worker productivity and safety. Companies with expertise in developing mobile and application-based technologies can leverage this engagement to introduce cutting-edge solutions, thereby positioning themselves as key players in the rail sector's technological evolution.

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Notice Title

Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application

Notice Description

Network Rail aims to enhance safety and efficiency for railway track workers, passengers, and the public by introducing technology that improves safety controls and work productivity. This involves using application-based technology to provide virtual briefings to staff involved in possession and worksite management via mobile devices. The goal is to increase productivity through extended track access times and streamlined communication, roles, and responsibilities in worksite management. Full scope available via 'Responding to this Notice' instructions.

Planning Information

The purpose of this notice is to: • Engage with suppliers to generate interest and prime their resources for the upcoming Tender opportunity. • Provide the market with an update to our latest requirements and commercial position through releasing key documents. • Invite feedback and clarification on the key documents including the following: o Statement of Requirements o Functional and Non-Functional Requirements o Key Performance Indicators o Technological Aspirations and Implementation Please note the responses to this notice will be used for information purposes and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any future tender. Network Rail reserves the right to engage with individual respondents for further discussion based on information provided through this engagement notice. Responding to this Notice: Responding to this Notice is an excellent opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback. Should you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below: 1) Accessing the documents: a. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html b. From the welcome screen, access the “Current Opportunities” link and select “Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application”. Login is not required. c. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section. 2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, the opportunity to feedback and clarify will be open until Wednesday 18th June 2025. 3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to joseph.bygraves@networkrail.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023002-2025
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

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2027 - 18 Jun 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Joseph Bygraves
Contact Email
joseph.bygraves@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

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