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title: "National Weather Management System PIN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03324a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
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# National Weather Management System PIN

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03324a

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is initiating a planned procurement for the "National Weather Management System PIN," aimed at delivering weather-forecasting services tailored to the railway industry. With a projected budget of £3,000,000, this service will enhance operational safety and efficiency by providing bespoke solutions that consider industry-specific requirements and risks. The deadline for submissions in response to the Request for Information (RFI) is set for 5 pm on 30th May 2022, with future notices expected to be issued on 20th January 2023. This initiative is positioned within the services procurement category and is crucial for strategic planning in weather-related operations across the UK. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those with expertise in sustainable weather management services. Companies that can demonstrate innovative functionalities and cost-effective service options will be well-suited to participate in the upcoming tender process. Engaging with this procurement could lead to vital partnerships and growth for businesses that align their services with the needs identified by Network Rail, especially those ready to adapt to evolving industry challenges in weather-related infrastructure management.

## Notice

The railway industry requires a bespoke sustainable National Weather Management Service to align with delivering a successful and passenger focused operational railway.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The railway industry requires a bespoke sustainable National Weather Management Service to align with delivering a successful and passenger focused operational railway. The effects of weather on our infrastructure import significant safety risks and the accurate strategic planning of the day to day operations require a weather service that is aligned specifically to industry standards and requirements. The service is required to be able to adapt to any industry changes and recommendations that are derived from formal investigations following weather related accidents / incidents, and new industry challenges that are identified. Network Rail will be retendering its current National Weather Management Service and would like to gain pre-market intelligence ahead of this. The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to the existing National Weather Management Service solutions available in the market, specifically this RFI will look to address the following areas * Identify the existing solutions available in the market * Identify the functionality and capabilities of the services available in the market * Identify indicative costs of the software solutions available in the market * Identify any additional capabilities that Network Rail may have not considered * 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) Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. Should you wish to respond to this RFI please complete the attached document titled "National Weather Management Service - RFI Submission Template", 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 "National Weather Management Service - Request for Information". 3. Click on the attachment - "National Weather Management Service - RFI Submission Template" Once completed please send your submission document via email as attachment to Victoria.rampton@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject " National Weather Management Service RFI". The response deadline for this RFI is 5pm 30/05/2022. Any questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to Victoria.rampton@networkrail.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011181-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 13:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011181-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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