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SWIX Asset Health Monitoring Service

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 16:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a contract to Smart Component Technologies Limited for the SWIX Asset Health Monitoring Service. This procurement, conducted through a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, aims to provide Network Rail with continuous access to safety critical information through data obtained from SWIX sensors. The project includes provisions for a maintenance fee in case sensor repairs are needed. Located in London, United Kingdom, Network Rail operates as a central government public authority. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime and covers services like subsurface surveying, railway-track inspection, and maintenance across the UK. The contract was signed on 13 March 2026 and will remain active until 13 March 2029 with an estimated gross value of GBP 1,854,903.60.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety surveillance and railway track maintenance services. Companies that manufacture and supply railway infrastructure monitoring solutions or provide unique, proprietary technologies like SWIX sensors can leverage this contract to expand their reach in the railway industry. The procurement method being a direct award highlights the importance of intellectual property and exclusive rights, favouring original equipment manufacturers who can offer repeat extensions and partial replacements. SMEs, particularly in tech innovation and infrastructure safety, are well-suited to engage and form partnerships under such procurement arrangements, paving the way for further contracts with major entities like Network Rail.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWIX Asset Health Monitoring Service

Notice Description

Network Rail has awarded a contract via a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 legislation. The Service Network Rail sourced was the provision of data created via Smart Component Technologies Ltd SWIX sensors. The procurement allows Network Rail continuous access for safety critical information. Enabling proactive track renewals. Included within this project is a maintenance fee should the sensors require repairs.

Procurement Information

This direct award is for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to continue to provide services that the organisation is already purchasing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06601d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026919-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,545,753 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,545,753 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SMART COMPONENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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