--- title: "Automated Workflows and Electronic Permits PIN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2024-12-05" --- # Automated Workflows and Electronic Permits PIN Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd9d.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is initiating a procurement process for Automated Workflows and Electronic Permits, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The procurement stage is currently at the tender planning phase, and the buyer invites market engagement to explore service and commercial options available for this potential future solution. The geographic focus is the UK, with the buyer's headquarters based in London. Key dates include the response deadline for the Request for Information (RFI) now extended to 13th December 2024 at 5pm, and future notice anticipated by 1st September 2025. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and internet support. Providers with expertise in automated systems and electronic permit solutions can benefit from engaging in this RFI to influence the final procurement specifications and demonstrate their capabilities. Network Rail aims to leverage market input to become an informed client, thereby providing a streamlined engagement route for innovative solutions. Businesses positioned to offer integrated, customizable, and cost-effective software solutions that enhance planning and operational efficiency will find a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice Network Rail (NR) wish to further understand the service and commercial options available for possible future Automated Workflows and Electronic Permit Solutions. Network Rail wishes to invite the market to engage with the opportunity and contribute innovation, experience, and delivery capability to the delivery of these services enabling NR to become an informed client. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to existing solutions available in the market for automation and electronic permitry for planning, implementing and cancelling isolations on both AC and DC electrification networks, 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 software services available in the market together with integration capabilities with the current NR systems and processes for planning, implementing and cancelling isolations. -Identify indicative costs of the software solutions available in the market -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) The responses to this Questionnaire will be reviewed to identify key market themes, to be shared internally with key stakeholders, to both further inform the sourcing strategy and subsequent procurement process should it be commenced. Insight from this exercise may also shape the service going forward. Information contained within this document which is related to an eventual sourcing activity is subject to change and is to be used for information purposes only. NR does not bind or commit itself to any proposed model, milestones, or dates. The process that NR is adopting for this pre-procurement engagement with the market is intended to secure that the engagement does not have the effect of distorting competition and does not result in a violation of the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Should you wish to respond to this RFI please complete the attached document titled "Automated Workflows and Electronic Permit Solution - RFI Submission Template", this can be accessed via the link and instructions below. -Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html -From the welcome screen, access the "View Current Opportunities" link and select "Pre-Market Engagement: Automated Workflows and Electronic Permit Solution RFI ". -Click on the attachment - "Automated Workflows and Electronic Permit Solution - RFI Submission Template" Please note any discussions which do occur will cease immediately should a formal competition ultimately be announced. Network Rail is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to following UK procurement regulations. The Periodic Indicative Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement via a request for information and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PIN event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Network Rail may, at its own discretion, arrange several 1 hour meetings with suppliers to discuss their response and positions. Network Rail will not share any more information over and above what has already been shared as part of this process, and the outputs will be shared as part of the ITT process. Additional information: Any questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to victoria.rampton@networkrail.co.uk If Network Rail chooses to undertake sessions with selected suppliers, the Supplier will be contacted by victoria.rampton@networkrail.co.uk to arrange. Network Rail would like to thank you in advance should you wish to respond to this Request for Information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039258-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 5 Dec 2024 at 14:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039258-2024 - 21 Nov 2024 at 13:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037659-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.co.uk - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037659-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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