Planning

Pre market engagement-Understanding Rail Demand

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 15:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is undertaking a procurement process under the planning stage for their project titled "Pre Market Engagement-Understanding Rail Demand". This process is part of the services category, specifically focusing on IT services, consulting, software development, internet, and support. Network Rail seeks a solution for understanding passenger movements across the Great Britain rail network. The procurement is happening in London, UK, and interested parties must engage in the pre-market engagement no later than 17:00 on the 27th of February, 2026. This initiative is classified under public authority - central government and involves a significant budget, outlined at £8,400,000 gross.

This endeavour presents numerous opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services and data analytics to contribute innovative solutions for passenger data collection and analysis on trains. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are flexible and can offer cutting-edge technologies in data processing and system integration. Engaging in this pre-market consultation allows potential bidders to showcase their capabilities and tailor solutions aligned with Network Rail's needs, thereby aiding in business growth and establishing a presence in the transport services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre market engagement-Understanding Rail Demand

Notice Description

Network Rail is looking for a solution that will enable Network Rail and the rail industry to understand passenger movements across its Great Britain network and on all trains. The solution will provide high quality data on passenger movements. We are keen to understand what systems, solutions and technologies exist that can provide us data on passenger movements. At this point in time, we are not limited to any particular technology as this market engagement is designed to help us uncover market capability

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=60709 OR https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/ 60709/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 17:00 on 27th Feb'26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006783-2026
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
SME
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 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

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