--- title: "MethodGrid" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2026-02-09" --- # MethodGrid Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0543ea.json) ## Summary East West Rail Company Limited, located in Milton Keynes, initiated a direct award contract under the title "MethodGrid" within the software industry category. The contract focuses on providing a digital project lifecycle management tool compliant with Network Rail's PACE system, crucial for a consistent software solution across Network Rail. The awarded supplier is Method Apps Limited, based in Bath, and the contract commenced on 4th July 2025 with an end date of 3rd July 2026, including renewal options up to a maximum extension date in 2035. A recent modification was proposed on 9th February 2026, addressing an increase in the contract's scope that remains technically and financially advantageous without introducing risks or duplicative efforts, thus following legal requirements under PA23. This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms specializing in software solutions that integrate with existing frameworks like Network Rail’s PACE system. The specific and complex requirements set forth by East West Rail Co. open avenues primarily for established suppliers with technical capabilities in delivering high interoperability solutions. Businesses that can provide unique solutions without the need for extensive redesign or the risk of operational disruptions are particularly well-suited to compete in such sectors. The procurement method's focus on ensuring optimal value and continuity highlights the emphasis on expertise and specialised technical acumen. ## Notice Provision of Method Apps application MethodGrid ### Procurement Information This direct award is made under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that the selected supplier is the only provider capable of meeting the specific and complex requirements of the project, thereby ensuring value for money and continuity of delivery. EWR Co. has determined these services can only be supplied by Method Apps for the following technical reasons: - MethodGrid by Method Apps is the only digital project lifecycle tool that is pre-configurated to the requirements of Network Rail's PACE system. This is a key requirement as a common software solution is required across Network Rail. - EWR Co estimates that implementing a new (bespoke) system would result in approximately 9 months of complex redesign and modification which would result in significant duplication of effort, additional cost, delay to the EWR Co project and introduce significant risks around interoperability with the existing system. Use of a pre-configured and readily available tool developed by NR eliminates risks around interoperability and duplication of technical efforts in developing and implementing a new system, providing better value for money for the taxpayer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011249-2026 | | Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,388,100 | | Contracts value | £1,388,100 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | METHOD APPS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 9 Feb 2026 at 10:01 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011249-2026 - 6 Oct 2025 at 15:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062632-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 09:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031159-2025 - 5 Jun 2025 at 15:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030376-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011249-2026 9th February 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062632-2025 6th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031159-2025 10th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030376-2025 5th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.methodgrid.com - https://eastwestrail.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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