Award

AES 2026-28

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 08:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 12:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has concluded with the direct award of a contract titled "AES 2026-28", focusing on licences and support for the AES system. This system facilitates the examination of Ancillary Assets, particularly suitable for a 'Visual examination by Line of Route' method. Located in London, this contractual arrangement belongs to the utilities industry category and covers the entire UK region. The process utilised a direct award procurement method, justified by the intellectual property rights of the supplier, Pole Star EAM Limited. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract signed on 14th April 2026, spanning until 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in industry-specific software solutions and utilities. The contract, valued at over £1 million, demonstrates a lucrative partnership between Network Rail and Pole Star EAM Limited. SMEs proficient in software and examination services related to infrastructure are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in this sector, provided they possess necessary intellectual property or exclusive rights like Pole Star EAM Limited. This direct award illustrates the importance of proprietary solutions and the potential for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AES 2026-28

Notice Description

Licences and support for the AES system which supports the exam of Ancillary Assets for which a 'Visual examination by Line of Route' (LoR) type of examination is acceptable.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights This particular supplier has intellectual property rights meaning only that supplier can supply the goods and services or works. There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050602-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,028,849 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,028,849 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
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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

POLE STAR EAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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