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title: "LNER OLE Infrastructure Monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc28"
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# LNER OLE Infrastructure Monitoring

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc28

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a contract for the "LNER OLE Infrastructure Monitoring" project, directed at providing cloud storage and data transmission services for the PANDAS V (Pantograph Damage Assessment System - Visual) equipment. The procurement, falling under the services category with CPV code 72300000, employs a direct award method due to the proprietary nature of the technology involved. The project is based in the United Kingdom, predominantly in London and Northumberland, with the contract period set from 11th August 2025 to 10th August 2028. The awarding process concluded on 18th July 2025, with an initial contract period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, reflecting the completion status of the procurement stage. The project strategically aligns with existing overhead line infrastructure systems and aims to enhance monitoring capabilities for Network Rail.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in data services, particularly those within the cloud storage and data management sectors. Transmission Dynamics, an SME located in Northumberland, is the sole provider due to its unique integration capabilities with the PANDAS V system, signifying advantageous prospects for businesses with niche expertise in proprietary system support and real-time data analytics. Potential bidders in future tender opportunities should consider focusing on areas of innovative data handling, system compatibility, and integrated solutions for utility sectors to enhance their suitability for similar procurements. This contract not only reinforces Transmission Dynamics' position in the market but also underscores the importance of specialised technological capabilities in securing high-value government contracts.

## Notice

This procurement is for the cloud storage and data transmission services specifically for the output generated by the PANDAS V (Pantograph Damage Assessment System - Visual) equipment. This equipment is being installed on a portion of the LNER fleet to monitor the condition of overhead line (OLE) infrastructure. The PANDAS V system, developed and supplied by Transmission Dynamics (TD), includes integrated hardware and software components that generate image and associated data related to OHL conditions. The cloud storage and data transmission services are an integral part of the complete PANDASV solution, designed and configured by Transmission Dynamics to seamlessly manage and deliver the data captured by their proprietary equipment. The data generated by the PANDASV system requires specific handling and integration with the system's analytics and reporting capabilities, which are unique to Transmission Dynamics' solution. Network Rail, who are the primary beneficiary of this data, already utilise Transmission Dynamics' PANDASV system and its associated data management infrastructure. To ensure seamless integration, data integrity, and compatibility with Network Rail's existing systems and workflows, it is necessary to procure the cloud storage and data transmission services from Transmission Dynamics. This procurement is directly linked to the prior decision to implement the PANDAS V system, to align with existing systems on ECML, and due to its proven capability in OHL monitoring. The cloud storage and data transmission services are a necessary component to realise the benefits of the PANDAS V system.

### Procurement Information

Transmission Dynamics is the only supplier capable of providing the required cloud storage and data transmission services for the PANDASV system. This is due to the following key factors: System Integration: The PANDASV equipment and its associated data management and transmission protocols are proprietary to Transmission Dynamics. The cloud storage and data transmission services are specifically designed and configured to work seamlessly with the PANDASV hardware and software to ensure data integrity, real-time analytics processing, and compatibility with the system's unique features. Data Compatibility: The data generated by the PANDASV system has a specific format and structure that can only be managed within Transmission Dynamics ecosystem to ensure accurate interpretation and utilisation by Network Rail's existing PANDASV infrastructure. End-to-End Solution: Transmission Dynamics offers an end-to-end solution for OHL monitoring, including the PANDASV equipment and the necessary data management infrastructure. Procuring the cloud storage and data transmission from a third party is not commercially or technically feasible. Therefore, to maintain the integrity of the PANDASV system and ensure seamless data flow and compatibility with Network Rail's existing infrastructure, Transmission Dynamics is the only viable supplier for these specific cloud storage and data transmission services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041267-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,141,393 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS (JR DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 11:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041267-2025
- 2 Apr 2025 at 14:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012586-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041267-2025
  18th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012586-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jrdltd.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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