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Application Hosting and Technical Support of ARMS, Landlord's Consent and Retail Certificate Collection

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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07 Apr 2026 at 14:30

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17 Mar 2026 at 17:52

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17 Mar 2026 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, has completed a direct contract award for application hosting and technical support services of the Asbestos Risk Management System (ARMS), Landlord's Consent (LCC), and Retail Certificate Collection (RCC). Located in London, this procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with the procurement stage being complete as of 7th April 2026. Started on 1st April 2026, the contract runs until 31st March 2028, with an optional extension until 2029. The services are limited to the United Kingdom and the procurement method rationale was based on intellectual property exclusive rights held by the supplier, Claritas Solutions Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can offer consulting, software development, and support. SMEs like Claritas Solutions Ltd, an eligible supplier owning the intellectual property rights for the applications, show how niche technical expertise and proprietary technologies can result in successful bids. Companies capable of developing and managing proprietary systems for utilities and those with established government relationships may find this case exemplifies a valuable market growth pathway. Furthermore, the provision of hosting and support services for essential applications like ARMS, LCC, and RCC highlights the increasing need for skilled IT service providers in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Application Hosting and Technical Support of ARMS, Landlord's Consent and Retail Certificate Collection

Notice Description

Application hosting and technical support for Asbestos Risk Management System, Landlord's Consent and Retail Certificate Collection.

Procurement Information

Single Supplier- IPR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031572-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£495,334 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

CLARITAS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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