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MethodGrid

East West Rail Company Limited

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

09 Feb 2026 at 10:01

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
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06 Oct 2025 at 16:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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10 Jun 2025 at 10:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Jun 2025 at 16:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East West Rail Company Limited, located in Milton Keynes, initiated a direct award contract under the title "MethodGrid" within the software industry category. The contract focuses on providing a digital project lifecycle management tool compliant with Network Rail's PACE system, crucial for a consistent software solution across Network Rail. The awarded supplier is Method Apps Limited, based in Bath, and the contract commenced on 4th July 2025 with an end date of 3rd July 2026, including renewal options up to a maximum extension date in 2035. A recent modification was proposed on 9th February 2026, addressing an increase in the contract's scope that remains technically and financially advantageous without introducing risks or duplicative efforts, thus following legal requirements under PA23.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specializing in software solutions that integrate with existing frameworks like Network Rail’s PACE system. The specific and complex requirements set forth by East West Rail Co. open avenues primarily for established suppliers with technical capabilities in delivering high interoperability solutions. Businesses that can provide unique solutions without the need for extensive redesign or the risk of operational disruptions are particularly well-suited to compete in such sectors. The procurement method's focus on ensuring optimal value and continuity highlights the emphasis on expertise and specialised technical acumen.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MethodGrid

Notice Description

Provision of Method Apps application MethodGrid

Procurement Information

This direct award is made under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that the selected supplier is the only provider capable of meeting the specific and complex requirements of the project, thereby ensuring value for money and continuity of delivery. EWR Co. has determined these services can only be supplied by Method Apps for the following technical reasons: - MethodGrid by Method Apps is the only digital project lifecycle tool that is pre-configurated to the requirements of Network Rail's PACE system. This is a key requirement as a common software solution is required across Network Rail. - EWR Co estimates that implementing a new (bespoke) system would result in approximately 9 months of complex redesign and modification which would result in significant duplication of effort, additional cost, delay to the EWR Co project and introduce significant risks around interoperability with the existing system. Use of a pre-configured and readily available tool developed by NR eliminates risks around interoperability and duplication of technical efforts in developing and implementing a new system, providing better value for money for the taxpayer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011249-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,388,100 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,388,100 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East West Rail Company Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Method Apps Limited

Further Information

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