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SR41046 - Infrastructure Monitoring - Overhead Line Equipment on In-Service Vehicles (Dynamic OLE Data)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "SR41046 - Infrastructure Monitoring – Overhead Line Equipment on In-Service Vehicles (Dynamic OLE Data)", falling under the telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services category. The project involves designing, building, and managing technologies to handle Overhead Line Equipment data efficiently, ensuring swift identification of potential issues to avert train disruptions. This procurement is planned to begin with a break clause opportunity at three years within a four-year framework. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure, with a total estimated contract value of £22.452 million. Located in the UK, this initiative is currently at the planning stage, following the publication of a planned procurement notice on 13 April 2026, with further notices anticipated by 5 May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure maintenance, particularly those equipped to manage dynamic data processing and analysis systems for in-service vehicles. With the framework favouring a diverse supply chain, SMEs have the potential to compete effectively. The opportunity to contribute to frequent and real-time monitoring solutions for Network Rail could stimulate growth for businesses already engaged in transportation technology, big data analysis, and digital communication, helping them expand their market presence in the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SR41046 - Infrastructure Monitoring - Overhead Line Equipment on In-Service Vehicles (Dynamic OLE Data)

Notice Description

The procurement scope includes designing, building, operating, and maintaining specialised technologies for capturing, processing, analysing, storing, and transmitting Overhead Line equipment data, and translating it into immediately actionable information. Separate from the core fleet requirements, OLE monitoring has been identified as an area where it is most effective to gather data from in-service passenger trains, with successful trials having been undertaken. The primary benefit of this approach is the frequency of data collection, which can provide alerts for emerging defects, allowing a quick response to prevent de-wirements and the associated significant train service disruption. The term of the framework shall be 4 years (with a break clause at 3rd anniversary or thereafter) with no extensions. Contract term is four years with a break option after year three; forecast value is PS22.452m. Performance will be managed through a focused SLA/KPI set.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068107
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033282-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,452,899 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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