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title: "Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2e8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2e8

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification". This initiative, situated in London, UK, seeks an innovative automated solution for determining rail Joint Closure Temperature to enhance safety and asset management across Network Rail's infrastructure. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically aiming to leverage digital innovation and predictive maintenance within the rail sector. Key dates to note include a scheduled milestone due by 19th November 2025 and a projected contract period beginning on 23rd July 2026 and concluding on 23rd January 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in digital solutions, automation, and infrastructure technology. Firms specialising in the development of predictive maintenance technologies and safety assurance systems are well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this initiative, businesses can gain access to a significant client in the form of Network Rail, thereby potentially expanding their market presence and expertise in innovative rail infrastructure solutions.

## Notice

Network Rail is seeking to understand market interest and readiness to deliver an automated solution for identifying rail Joint Closure Temperature (JCT) across its jointed track infrastructure. Track buckling due to thermal stress remains a critical safety risk. Network Rail seeks a reliable, automated method to measure JCT across its jointed track 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 engagement 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 opportunities' link and select '#42527 Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification'
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/068002-2025 |
| 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 - 23 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 19:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068002-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068002-2025
  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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