---
title: "Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051807"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051807

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stages of procuring a service for the "Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application". This procurement process is crucial for advancing safety and efficiency in railway operations through technology. The market engagement notice for this tender, which falls within the services category, aims to involve the industry in the development and refinement of the application. Network Rail's headquarters are situated in London, and feedback for this project is invited until 18th June 2025. Interested suppliers can access relevant documents and engage with this opportunity, aiding Network Rail's commitment to enhancing railway management.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, particularly for firms specialised in software package and information systems, industry-specific applications, and custom software development services. With an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 to £3,600,000, the opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. It represents a chance to contribute innovative solutions in improving railway track worker productivity and safety. Companies with expertise in developing mobile and application-based technologies can leverage this engagement to introduce cutting-edge solutions, thereby positioning themselves as key players in the rail sector's technological evolution.

## Notice

Network Rail aims to enhance safety and efficiency for railway track workers, passengers, and the public by introducing technology that improves safety controls and work productivity. This involves using application-based technology to provide virtual briefings to staff involved in possession and worksite management via mobile devices. The goal is to increase productivity through extended track access times and streamlined communication, roles, and responsibilities in worksite management. Full scope available via 'Responding to this Notice' instructions.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this notice is to:
• Engage with suppliers to generate interest and prime their resources for the upcoming Tender opportunity. 
• Provide the market with an update to our latest requirements and commercial position through releasing key documents. 
• Invite feedback and clarification on the key documents including the following:
o Statement of Requirements
o Functional and Non-Functional Requirements
o Key Performance Indicators
o Technological Aspirations and Implementation
Please note the responses to this notice will be used for information purposes and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any future tender.
Network Rail reserves the right to engage with individual respondents for further discussion based on information provided through this engagement notice.
Responding to this Notice: 
Responding to this Notice is an excellent opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback. Should you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below:
1) Accessing the documents: 
a. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 
b. From the welcome screen, access the “Current Opportunities” link and select “Design and Build of a Virtual Possession and Worksite Management Application”. Login is not required. 
c. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section. 
2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, the opportunity to feedback and clarify will be open until Wednesday 18th June 2025. 
3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to joseph.bygraves@networkrail.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023002-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2027 - 18 Jun 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## 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
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 09:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023002-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023002-2025
  20th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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