Planning

Pre market engagement for Network Design Tool

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

23 Oct 2025 at 12:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 14:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has initiated a procurement process under the planning stage for a project titled "Pre market engagement for Network Design Tool." This process falls under the IT services industry category, targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The engagement is set to support the infrastructure design and integration in alignment with Network Rail's vision for modernisation. The deadline for responding to this engagement is 5th November 2025, with delivery extending across the United Kingdom, marking an opportunity for businesses to contribute to a high-value project, with an estimated gross value of £12,000,000. The planned contract period extends from 14th August 2026 to 14th January 2033.

This procurement process opens significant opportunities for IT firms specialising in network design and related services. Companies with expertise in consulting, software development, and system integration are well-suited to contribute their innovative solutions to meet Network Rail's aim for a simpler, better, and greener infrastructure network. The project's scope for modernising service fulfilment in network infrastructure can offer substantial business growth, particularly for organisations focused on utilities and public sector engagements. Competing in this tender could position businesses to significantly expand their portfolios and establish long-term collaborations with a major public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre market engagement for Network Design Tool

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking market input to inform the Design Service Fulfilment procurement strategy and system/platform assessment. This initiative aims to modernise, simplify, and streamline IP network Infrastructure design, integration and provisioning service fulfilment in line with Network Rail's vision: Simpler, Better, Greener, and understand what is available on the market.

Planning Information

To access the instruction/guidance on how to be a part of the initial Pre Market engagement and to access the Pre Market engagement support document please follow below link. https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60378 OR https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/60378/detail.si Alternatively, you may log out of Bravo and click on "current opportunities" on bottom left of Bravo page. Search for the opportunity in the search bar and it will take you to the same place as the links shared above. If error still persists then please contact Bravo helpdesk. Deadline for responding is 5th Nov'25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067813-2025
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
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 14 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
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
Kalpana Bhatt
Contact Email
kalpana.bhatt@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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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