Award

EPC Renewal

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Jan 2026 at 15:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has finalised the EPC Renewal contract, focusing on digital preservation solutions for its Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC). The procurement, classified under services in the software supply and data storage sector, is scheduled to commence on 24 February 2026 and extend through to 28 February 2031. The buying organisation is a central government public authority located in London, UK, operating under a direct award procurement method, with legal basis under the UK Procurement Act 2023. Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 19 February 2026 and a future signature milestone expected by 23 February 2026. The total contract value awarded to Preservica Limited is estimated at £393,486.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software services and secure data storage solutions within the UK. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in managing metadata, cloud storage, digital policy application, and content delivery could significantly benefit from partnerships or similar governmental contracts. Suppliers with the capability to provide bespoke support, training, and scalable Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions will find themselves well-suited to meet the rigorous requirements of this project, potentially leading to business growth and further government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPC Renewal

Notice Description

provision of the Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC) digital preservation solutionIntegrated SaaS package to provide metadata (catalogue) management, secure cloud storage, separate tenants for official and public content, automatic application of digital preservation policies and techniques, reporting, delivery of website to provide public access to specific historical archive content, bespoke support, guidance and training. Amount PS 327,905 services

Procurement Information

the legal justification under the relevant section 41and Schedule 5 paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, and the scope, value, and supplier involved. It will explain the conditions for making a direct award are satisfied

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06133f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011871-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PRESERVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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