--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT" published: "2020-06-18" --- # Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c054e9b1-a494-40e1-a89f-73fdd50cb53b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being managed by the Connected Places Catapult, which aims to engage with potential suppliers through a Request for Information (RFI) on Immersive Technologies to interact with Network Rail's digital assets. The tender is classified under the industries of television and radio receivers, software package and information systems, and research and development services. This RFI is currently in the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set at 12pm, 6th July 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 24th July 2020 and conclude by 1st July 2021, with delivery expected in England, United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute innovative solutions in the realm of immersive technology. Companies with capabilities in digital assets, software development, or related consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to respond. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register and submit information regarding their specific capabilities, as the Connected Places Catapult is open to various partial solutions, promoting collaboration within the industry. ## Notice Request for Information (RFI) Network Rail (NR) and the Connected Places Catapult are publishing this notice to explore the state of the market in relation to the business challenge described below. The purpose of this notice is to provide potential suppliers with an overview of the challenge and seek responses that explain the capabilities of products and solutions available in the marketplace, or near-market prototypes. A variety of potential solutions are sought to this challenge, and there is no presumption that respondents will have previous experience operating in a rail environment. This request for information is purely for the purposes of creating a clear understanding of possible solutions, their capabilities and technical readiness. This information will be used to inform future development opportunities. The challenge outlined in this request for information is complex, and it is not necessarily expected that a single company will possess the full suite of tools, software or capabilities to deliver a complete system. Therefore, if your company/product can deliver a part of the solution, NR are interested to know about your capabilities. Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. The project title is: Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets (Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets). Once the template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional materials are welcome, such as product specification documents, related research papers, or information on trials/deployments. Details provided will be shared with relevant Network Rail stakeholders for the purposes of evaluating against their needs and defining the scope of any further work. Closing date: 12pm, 6th July 2020 Additional information: Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. The project title is: Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets (Request for Information (RFI) Immersive Technologies to Engage with Network Rail's Digital Assets). Once the template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5232cf23-d237-4153-835a-a9c77fbb9418 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2020 - 1 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2020 at 10:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5232cf23-d237-4153-835a-a9c77fbb9418 - 17 Jun 2020 at 17:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d468c2f8-a3f9-4225-8acb-9e0a0107ff1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5232cf23-d237-4153-835a-a9c77fbb9418 18th June 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d468c2f8-a3f9-4225-8acb-9e0a0107ff1a 17th June 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://cp.catapult.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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