Planning

Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT) Indentifcation

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 15:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is engaging in a preliminary planning phase for a tender titled "Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT) Identification." This procurement process is focused on research and development services, with an aim to implement an innovative automated solution to measure Stress Free Temperature across Network Rail's continuously welded rail infrastructure. The procurement is categorised within the services industry and identified under the CPV code 73000000. The current stage is planning, with market engagement documents scheduled for review by 19th November 2025. The initiative aligns with Network Rail’s goals of digital innovation and predictive maintenance, reflecting a commitment to safety and infrastructure developments across the UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in digital innovations within the rail sector. Companies experienced in creating automated measurement tools or systems that enhance infrastructure safety could find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio within the utilities sector and provide a platform for forging lasting relationships with a major UK public authority. Businesses competing for this tender will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of automated solutions and predictive maintenance strategies in rail infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT) Indentifcation

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking to understand market interest and readiness to deliver an automated solution for identifying Stress-Free Temperature (SFT) across its continuously welded rail (CWR) infrastructure. Track buckling due to thermal stress remains a critical safety risk. Network Rail seeks a reliable, automated method to measure SFT across its CWR network to support preventative maintenance and asset management. This initiative supports Network Rail's goals for digital innovation, safety assurance, and predictive maintenance. It aligns with the broader programme of intelligent infrastructure and data-driven asset management.

Planning Information

For further information relating to the scope of this pre-market enagement and the submission process, please review the document titled 'EOI RD Final' via the instructions below: 1)Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2) From the welcome screen access the 'view current opportunites' link and select '#42528- Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT Identifcation)' 3) Click on the PDF attachments to view the attached documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067930-2025
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
Katherine Wilkie
Contact Email
katherine.wilkie@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

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