Planning

ETCS Data Diagnostics - Preliminary Market Engagement (Update)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 09:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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29 May 2025 at 12:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is undertaking a preliminary market engagement process for the "ETCS Data Diagnostics" project, as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. The focus is the implementation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 with in-cab signalling on the East Coast Main Line-South (ECML-S). This initiative aims to establish a diagnostic capability to optimise operations, predict failures, and enhance overall system performance. The procurement is in the planning stage with a pre-market engagement deadline on 12th June 2025. The industry category involves IT services, including consulting, software development, and industry-specific software. The procurement will cover services across the United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value up to £1.8 million GBP.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in IT services, particularly those skilled in software programming, consultancy, and industry-specific software development, to contribute to a major infrastructure project. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement’s suitability considerations. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise to develop advanced diagnostic solutions, optimise ETCS operations, and predict system disruptions, thereby positioning themselves as valuable partners in enhancing rail technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ETCS Data Diagnostics - Preliminary Market Engagement (Update)

Notice Description

The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) will bring implement the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 and in-cab signalling via the Driver Machine Interface (DMI) onto the East Coast Main Line-South (ECML-S). Currently, there is no efficient method for managing millions of data lines generated weekly from the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on the Northern City Line, and the rest of the East Coast and North & East regions as they are deployed. The target is to have a diagnostic capability in place to optimise ETCS operations, predict failures, and enhance performance. The development of the diagnostic capability is seen as vital to gain a deeper understanding of ETCS operations, including system behaviour, performance metrics, and underlying factors contributing to disruptions. It also provides the capability to predict and proactively address system failures. Note that the delivery stage of the project is subject to PACE (Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment)

Planning Information

For further information relating to the scope of this pre-market engagement and the submission process, please review the document titled "ETCS Data Diagnostics - Market Engagement" via the 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 “ETCS Data Diagnostics - Pre Market Enagagement”. (Login is not required). 3. Then follow the instructions in the "Responding to this Market Engagement" section of the attached document "ETCS Data Diagnostics - Market Engagement".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031162-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212100 - Industry specific software development 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
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 4 May 2026 6-12 months
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
Lee Elliott - Senior Procurement Manager
Contact Email
lee.elliott@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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