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Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

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Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited procured services to improve positional accuracy across its entire Ultrasonic Testing Unit (UTU) fleet. The requirement covers consistent, reliable positioning for rail-testing vehicles across all UK railway lines and at all times of day, together with more accurate track-defect location data so rail testers can navigate directly to identified defects. The work relates to maintenance and associated services for railway equipment, including the RailLoc and Fault Navigator technologies already operating on Network Rail infrastructure. Delivery is across the United Kingdom and supports Network Rail’s infrastructure-monitoring fleet. The buyer is Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority operating in the utilities sector. The procurement was arranged as a single completed lot.

The contract was awarded through a direct award for technical reasons and continuation of existing infrastructure-monitoring technologies, rather than an open competition. Machines With Vision Ltd was selected. The award date was 10 July 2026, with an awarded value of £4,759,510 excluding VAT (£5,711,412 including VAT). The contract was signed on 6 August 2026 and runs from 7 August 2026 to 31 March 2029. The procurement was above the applicable threshold and used the services category. Network Rail’s stated evaluation basis was the supplier’s existing RailLoc and Fault Navigator technologies and their operation on Network Rail infrastructure. The active contract includes a service-availability KPI requiring the backend service to be available for at least 99% of each Network Rail period.

This procurement indicates demand for specialist railway infrastructure-monitoring technology, particularly systems that combine vehicle positioning with precise track-defect location. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work with Network Rail would need credible capability in rail-testing environments, reliable operation across the UK railway network and support for use at all times of day. Relevant expertise includes integrating or maintaining positioning and defect-navigation technologies for ultrasonic testing vehicles, producing accurate location data that testers can use in the field, and sustaining dependable backend services. The requirement also shows the importance of proven operation on Network Rail infrastructure and continuity with established monitoring technologies. A credible competitor would therefore need demonstrable technical performance, operational resilience and the capacity to support a complete fleet rather than a small trial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK5 - Transparency Notice Template

Notice Description

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited intends to directly award a contract to enhance the positional accuracy across the entire Ultrasonic Testing Unit (UTU) fleet. The goal is to achieve consistent and reliable positioning across all UK railway lines and at all times of day. In addition to improving vehicle positioning, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is also seeking to enhance the accuracy of track defect location data, enabling rail testers to navigate directly to the precise location of identified defects.

Procurement Information

RailLoc and Fault Navigator have been operating on Network Rail's infrastructure for some time now. In light of the Infrastructure Monitoring Core Service tender (end to end Infrastructure Monitoring (IM) solution to replace life expired dedicated IM fleet), a decision has been taken to continue with existing infrastructure monitoring technologies for the current IM fleet.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085277-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,759,510 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,759,510 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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

Machines With Vision Ltd

Further Information

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