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National Wheel Impact Load Detection Renewals Programme

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 12:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is conducting a public procurement process titled "National Wheel Impact Load Detection Renewals Programme," primarily within the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement is in the planning stage and is currently at the stage of preliminary market engagement as of 30th July 2026. Interested parties should respond by 17th September 2026 by submitting the requested documentation via email. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement is part of the utilities special regime. This national initiative, with significant locations in the United Kingdom, aims to explore potential new technologies for a Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) system in anticipation of the renewal needs, as current systems are nearing end-of-life.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software, industry-specific solutions, and information technology services. It presents a chance for suppliers to engage with Network Rail, potentially shaping the future requirement strategy and showcasing customisation capabilities of available technology. Companies with expertise in these areas and an interest in large-scale infrastructure projects will find this tender particularly suitable. Participating in this stage of the procurement process may lead to further tendering opportunities as Network Rail advances its sourcing strategy and qualification platform for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Wheel Impact Load Detection Renewals Programme

Notice Description

This is a key opportunity for Network Rail to identify the solutions available within the market and request information from the supply base to achieve the below: * Help inform the sourcing and requirement strategy * Identify any additional capabilities that Network Rail may have not considered * Understand what customisation options are available * Ensure suppliers who are interested in any potential future tender activity relating to this requirement are aware of the procurement platform that will be used, and provide them with the steps to complete qualification to this platform (should they not have already done so) Network Rail is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand the market capabilities for a new Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) system. Our current systems were installed between late 2013 and mid-2015 and are nearing end of life. Network Rail currently has 73 instrumented tracks at 28 locations. The purpose of this notice is to gather information from the market on available technologies, system capabilities, delivery approaches and potential implementation models that could inform future procurement.

Planning Information

Should you wish to respond to this PME please provide the requested information as laid out in this PME 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 “Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) system – Pre Market Engagement". 3. Click on the attachment – “Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) system” document. Once completed please send your submission document via email as attachment to brent.murgatroyd@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject " Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) system”. The response deadline for this PIN is the 3pm GMT, 17/09/26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072199-2026
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
Not specified
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2028 - 30 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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