--- title: "Synthetic Environment for the Design & Tet of Signalling Solutions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028b55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028b55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b55.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2021-01-18" --- # Synthetic Environment for the Design & Tet of Signalling Solutions Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028b55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b55.json) ## Summary The planned procurement process, titled "Synthetic Environment for the Design & Test of Signalling Solutions," is initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a key player in the UK transport sector. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on railway traffic-control equipment. The provision of a digital solution for developing signalling schemes is central to this process, which aims to improve integration with operational railways. Interested suppliers should note that initial capabilities must be established by Q2 2024, with a virtual Suppliers’ Engagement Event scheduled for 17th February 2021 to discuss further details. The total value of this tender is £10,000,000 GBP, highlighting its significant scale and importance. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in digital technology relevant to railway signalling. Companies that can offer scalable and efficient digital environments for signalling projects will be well-suited to compete. The engagement with suppliers prior to the formal procurement process is a positive indication that Network Rail is eager to foster collaboration. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to reduce on-site design and testing time stand to gain significantly, aligning with Network Rail’s objective to enhance efficiency and meet demanding project timelines in the future. ## Notice Network Rail requires a digital solution to develop signalling scheme designs and facilitate the integration of that design into the operational railway providing interfaces to a target signalling system. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Network Rail requires a digital environment to develop, assure and realise signalling projects and facilitate their integration into the operational railway. It is envisaged that the core requirements will comprise the delivery of: * A Synthetic Environment which can be extended and scaled to provide the capabilities required for the development and approval of signalling projects, including: o Realistic and representative test cases o System & sub-system requirements and architecture(s) for the Synthetic Environment. o Verification of the test cases in the synthetic environment o Open interfaces to target systems from multiple suppliers * The capability to perform validation, for any defined target configuration (product, sub-system/system or application). The Synthetic Environment will provide the ability to digitally design, test and assure signalling projects, vastly reducing the amount of 'on site' design and test time providing Network Rail with major efficiency opportunities. The Synthetic Environment is a critical enabler for the delivery of digital signalling projects and to meet the volume of works required from April 2024 onwards. In determining the optimal supplier approach to delivering the Synthetic Environment, Network Rail will be undertaking early supplier engagement activity (see below). Network rail requires initial capability to be in place no later than Q2 2024 to support the design of the next generation of signalling solutions. Prior to commencing any formal procurement process, Network Rail wish to engage with interested suppliers in relation to the proposed procurement and services by undertaking a virtual Suppliers' Engagement Event, a market engagement survey and potentially other engagement activities as need arises. Additional information: The virtual Suppliers' Engagement Event will be held on 17th February 2021. To receive an invitation please email the address provided in this PIN with the subject heading SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT SUPPLIERS' EVENT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001023-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Regent's Park | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment ## Release History - 18 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001023-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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