Eastern Region Examination System Application

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Eastern Region Examination System Application

Notice Description

This procurement will be undertaken as an open market exercise using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), with the objective of procuring an Examinations System Application comprising licences, support, and minor configurations. Nationally, Network Rail has been developing and releasing a modular engineering asset management system called the Network Enterprise Structures and Tunnels system (NEST). In November 2024 the NEST Examinations module went live. The architecture of NEST means it uses modern means of data transfer and security. Eastern Structures are seeking an examination system that enables various types of examinations and utilises the functionality that NEST offers. The system will be crucial in maintaining the Region's examinations compliance position and our regulatory commitments with the Office of Rail and Road. * Scope: The ITT commercial envelope will include a breakdown of each of the following to form a total cost of ownership: o Licencing - Fixed costs based on defined parameters/user metrics (120 users). Non committed pricing requested for an increase in users of 20 volume increments, but not evaluated. o Support - Fixed costs based on defined parameters/user metrics (120 users). Non committed pricing requested for an increase in users of 20 volume increments, but not evaluated. o Configuration: Fixed costs aligned to defined milestones o User Volume Increases - defined cost for an increase in users, in increments of 20. Not accounted for in the commercial evaluation. The proposed approach is a single-supplier award with a total contract duration of up to 8 years (5+1+1+1)

Planning Information

Should you wish to respond to this PME please complete the attached document titled “Eastern Region Examination System Application – MoSCoW functional/non-function requirements” document, this can be accessed via the link and instructions below. 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “Eastern Region Examination System Application – Pre Market Engagement". 3. Click on the attachment – “Eastern Region Examination System Application – MoSCoW functional/non-function requirements” document.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc3e
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059451-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
CPV Codes: 72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 6 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Apr 2027 - 31 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059451-2026
24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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