--- title: "EMR Class 360 OLE Monitoring" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e570" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e570" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e570.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e570.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2025-11-20" --- # EMR Class 360 OLE Monitoring Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e570 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e570) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e570.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority under the central government, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "EMR Class 360 OLE Monitoring". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically data services, and is intended for the installation and management of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) monitoring systems. The contract, valued at a gross amount of GBP 945,804, was directly awarded to Angel Trains Ltd due to their unique technical position and existing relationship with the EMR Class 360 fleet. The awarded contract is set to begin on 1st December 2025 and continue until 30th November 2028, aiming to enhance the railway network's safety and efficiency through advanced monitoring capabilities in the UK. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on rail infrastructure and advanced monitoring technology. Given the direct award due to specific technical expertise and existing integration, companies currently involved in similar technological and maintenance services within the rail industry might find similar opportunities for growth by leveraging their specialised skills and existing relationships. For businesses specialising in OLE systems, data analysis, and railway safety improvements, this contract highlights a potential area for business development and partnership with major rail operators like Network Rail and established entities like Angel Trains Ltd, who are equipped with unique capabilities and understanding of railway operations. ## Notice This procurement is for the provision of an Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) monitoring service for the EMR Class 360 fleet. This service will encompass the selection of technology, design, and installation of monitoring equipment on the passenger trains, ongoing maintenance, operation of the system, and subscription charges to the relevant supplier for data and analysis. The OLE monitoring service will provide the following key functionalities: - Height and Stagger Detection: Automated monitoring of OLE height and stagger, crucial parameters for safe and efficient train operation. - Acceleration-Based Alerts: Detection of rapid changes in OLE parameters, providing early warnings of potential issues. - Visual Processing: Analysis of streamed forward-facing CCTV and PanCam footage to identify: - Balance weight positions on the OLE. - Presence of birds' nests on the OLE infrastructure. - Vegetation encroachment impacting the OLE. This comprehensive monitoring service will enable NR to proactively identify and address potential OLE defects, contributing to improved safety, reliability, and performance of the railway network. ### Procurement Information Single supplier - technical reasons This award is compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 under schedule 5 paragraph 5; competition is absent for technical reasons and NR's C&P Policy. The Rationale is as follows: * the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance. * competition is absent for technical reasons. * the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, but only in the case of paragraphs. Angel Trains, as the owner and lessor of the Class 360 fleet, is uniquely positioned to provide this OLE monitoring service. The rationale for a direct award is based on the following: * Existing Asset Knowledge and Access: Angel Trains possesses in-depth knowledge of the Class 360 fleet and has established access to the trains for the necessary design and installation of the monitoring equipment. This eliminates the need for a separate procurement process to identify and contract with a third party for train access and modification. * Service Integration: Awarding the entire service to Angel Trains ensures seamless integration of the technology selection, installation, maintenance, and data provision aspects. This streamlined approach minimizes potential interface issues and simplifies contract management. * Established Service Delivery: Angel Trains has a proven track record of delivering similar OLE monitoring services for other train operators. This existing experience and infrastructure reduce the risk associated with implementing a new service and ensure a level of expertise and efficiency from the outset. * Efficiency and Time Savings: A direct award to Angel Trains leverages their existing relationship and knowledge, significantly reducing the time and resources required for a full competitive tender process. This allows for a faster implementation of the vital OLE monitoring capability. * Upgrade of Existing Equipment: Angel Trains already has a previous generation of OLE monitoring equipment fitted to these trains, which can be upgraded to provide the latest technology. By awarding this contract directly to Angel Trains, Network Rail can efficiently implement a well-established and effective OLE monitoring solution, leveraging the asset owner's unique position and existing service delivery capabilities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075648-2025 | | Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £788,170 | | 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 | ANGEL TRAINS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2025 at 12:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075648-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075648-2025 20th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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