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Southern Timetable Modelling

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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16 Jul 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Southern Timetable Modelling" was initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a public body governed by UK law. This tender aimed to procure services related to timetable modelling simulation and performance analysis for the Southern Region. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and took place in the London region, with a primary focus on developing rules, timetable planning, and future rail requirements. Announced as complete, the award phase of this procurement involved an open procedure, and contracts were signed on 9th and 2nd July 2025. The primary suppliers for this project include Rail Aspects Ltd and Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, emphasizing a mix of SME and large scale enterprises. Each contract was valued at £4.3 million GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that focus on technical and commercial quality assessments, as they were key criteria in the tendering process. Companies, whether small to medium enterprises like Rail Aspects Ltd or large corporations like Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, that offer comprehensive capacity analysis, performance modelling, and expertise in network and operational transitions, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in these contracts allows businesses to not only extend their expertise within the rail industry but also contribute to significant infrastructure projects that enhance the efficiency and performance of the national transport network.

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Notice Title

Southern Timetable Modelling

Notice Description

Provision of timetable modelling simulation and performance analysis services to Southern Region

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope includes: Development of timetable planning rules Timetable development Capacity and infrastructure analysis Performance modelling Scoping of Future rail requirements Network and Operational changes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040428-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kishan.rajapaksa@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

RAIL ASPECTS

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