Planning

WPA Software Support

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 22:10

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "WPA Software Support" contract, focusing on information technology services under the industry category. This initiative is set to enhance their software support infrastructure from their London office located at Waterloo General Office, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom. As a central government public authority, the buying organisation has published a pipeline notice with a planned contract period starting on 31st July 2027 and ending on 31st July 2032. A key future milestone involves a notice date on 25th July 2026, providing further details on the procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at providing comprehensive software support. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are specifically encouraged to participate, indicating the buyer's interest in a diverse range of suppliers. With a gross value amounting to GBP 57,350,858, this contract is poised to offer significant business growth prospects and long-term engagement for service providers capable of meeting the utility sector's technical demands and operational requirements.

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Notice Title

WPA Software Support

Notice Description

Provision of WPA Software Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055071
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033882-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,792,382 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
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 LIMITED
Contact Name
Richard Harries
Contact Email
richard.harries@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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