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Panoptic Bridge Management

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:37

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01 Oct 2025 at 15:09

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has recently completed the procurement process for the Panoptic Bridge Management project, which involves the research and development (R&D) of an Asset Visualiser for effective bridge management. Located at Waterloo General Office, London, this project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. It underwent a direct procurement method, with the decision being a direct award based on the project's R&D requirements. The contract stage was initiated with Waldeck Associates Limited as the supplier, and it was signed on 21st October 2025 with the project scheduled to run until 31st August 2026. The contract's gross value is £660,243.60 GBP.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in the R&D sector within the UK. The focus on R&D and support for asset management technology opens doors for companies specialising in consultancy services and technological development. Businesses involved in innovative infrastructure solutions and those capable of developing prototypes or niche technologies related to asset visualisation would find this contract highly suitable. The engagement of a central government public authority also signals potential for further collaborative opportunities with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited and similar large-scale organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Panoptic Bridge Management

Notice Description

R&D development and support of Asset Visualiser for NR Panoptic Bridge Management

Procurement Information

R&D developments to the asset visualiser for NR panoptic Bridge management

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069075-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,203 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£550,203 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Katherine Wilkie
Contact Email
katherine.wilkie@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+7784 229263

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALDECK ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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