Award

Fault Management System Renewal

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 12:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Feb 2026 at 11:13

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is overseeing the procurement process for the renewal of mission-critical software licensing and support services for Tyrell IO, TyrellCheck, and Arrakis. The procurement is categorised under the utilities industry, specifically focusing on software maintenance and repair services. This tender follows a direct award method, justified by the exclusive intellectual property ownership of the software. The procurement stage has been marked as complete as of February 27, 2026, with the award notice published on the same day. The contract period is set to begin on April 1, 2026, and conclude on March 31, 2029, offering a substantial timeframe for service provision. Key deadlines include the end of the standstill period on March 10, 2026, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services, particularly those with capabilities related to mission-critical systems. Companies with the ability to meet complex licensing and support needs, as well as those possessing intellectual property rights for innovative solutions, will find this contract advantageous. As Nexus Alpha, an SME based in Smallfield, has been identified as the supplier, similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised expertise in the utilities sector can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and collaborate with large public authorities like Network Rail. The direct award nature of this process underscores the value of exclusive intellectual property, encouraging businesses to cultivate proprietary innovations for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fault Management System Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of mission-critical Tyrell IO, TyrellCheck, and Arrakis software licensing and support services, awarded directly due to exclusive intellectual property ownership.

Procurement Information

Direct Award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to exclusive intellectual property ownership and the absence of any reasonable alternative solution without disproportionate cost or operational risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017870-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,285,811 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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

NEXUS ALPHA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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