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title: "Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT) Indentifcation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2c1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
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# Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT) Indentifcation

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2c1

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is engaging in a preliminary planning phase for a tender titled "Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT) Identification." This procurement process is focused on research and development services, with an aim to implement an innovative automated solution to measure Stress Free Temperature across Network Rail's continuously welded rail infrastructure. The procurement is categorised within the services industry and identified under the CPV code 73000000. The current stage is planning, with market engagement documents scheduled for review by 19th November 2025. The initiative aligns with Network Rail’s goals of digital innovation and predictive maintenance, reflecting a commitment to safety and infrastructure developments across the UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in digital innovations within the rail sector. Companies experienced in creating automated measurement tools or systems that enhance infrastructure safety could find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio within the utilities sector and provide a platform for forging lasting relationships with a major UK public authority. Businesses competing for this tender will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of automated solutions and predictive maintenance strategies in rail infrastructure.

## Notice

Network Rail is seeking to understand market interest and readiness to deliver an automated solution for identifying Stress-Free Temperature (SFT) across its continuously welded rail (CWR) infrastructure. Track buckling due to thermal stress remains a critical safety risk. Network Rail seeks a reliable, automated method to measure SFT across its CWR network to support preventative maintenance and asset management. This initiative supports Network Rail's goals for digital innovation, safety assurance, and predictive maintenance. It aligns with the broader programme of intelligent infrastructure and data-driven asset management.

### Planning Information

For further information relating to the scope of this pre-market enagement and the submission process, please review the document titled 'EOI RD Final' via the instructions below:
1)Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2) From the welcome screen access the 'view current opportunites' link and select '#42528- Automated Stress Free Temperature (SFT Identifcation)'
3) Click on the PDF attachments to view the attached documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067930-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 15:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067930-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067930-2025
  23rd October 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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