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Digital Safe Work, Track Access and Field Operations Platform for Rail

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED is initiating a procurement process titled "Digital Safe Work, Track Access and Field Operations Platform for Rail" within the services industry category. The procurement aims to identify digital solutions for safe work processes in rail operations. The project is currently in the Planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement deadline set for 30th July 2026. Based in London, the buying organisation invites expressions of interest through their procurement portal, particularly focused on utilities. The legal basis for this initiative is rooted in UK legislation from 2023, and the entire timeline is planned to start in October 2026, concluding by the end of September 2029.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering proven, ready-to-deploy digital solutions in the rail sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software packages, information systems, and software-related services are particularly well-suited to compete. These solutions should be operational without the need for new development, facilitating immediate implementation. Businesses operating within the United Kingdom, especially those classified as private utilities, stand to benefit significantly from this opportunity to provide services that enhance track access and field operations in a regulated environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Safe Work, Track Access and Field Operations Platform for Rail

Notice Description

East Midlands Railway (EMR) (The Authority) intends to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to understand the availability of proven, rail ready digital solutions that support safe work processes, track access management, workflow coordination, and field operations within a regulated rail environment. The purpose of this engagement is to assess whether the market can provide fully operational, assured, and already deployed solutions that can be implemented without the need for new development or bespoke build activity.

Planning Information

Expressions of Interest in the PME will be managed through EMR's WAX procurement portal. Interested parties will need to be registered on WAX to access the PME documentation and submit their responses. https://eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=2309&Culture=en-GB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063857-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS 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
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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