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title: "Pre market engagement-Understanding Rail Demand"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ee1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# Pre market engagement-Understanding Rail Demand

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ee1

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is undertaking a procurement process under the planning stage for their project titled "Pre Market Engagement-Understanding Rail Demand". This process is part of the services category, specifically focusing on IT services, consulting, software development, internet, and support. Network Rail seeks a solution for understanding passenger movements across the Great Britain rail network. The procurement is happening in London, UK, and interested parties must engage in the pre-market engagement no later than 17:00 on the 27th of February, 2026. This initiative is classified under public authority - central government and involves a significant budget, outlined at £8,400,000 gross.

This endeavour presents numerous opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services and data analytics to contribute innovative solutions for passenger data collection and analysis on trains. It is ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are flexible and can offer cutting-edge technologies in data processing and system integration. Engaging in this pre-market consultation allows potential bidders to showcase their capabilities and tailor solutions aligned with Network Rail's needs, thereby aiding in business growth and establishing a presence in the transport services sector.

## Notice

Network Rail is looking for a solution that will enable Network Rail and the rail industry to understand passenger movements across its Great Britain network and on all trains. The solution will provide high quality data on passenger movements. We are keen to understand what systems, solutions and technologies exist that can provide us data on passenger movements. At this point in time, we are not limited to any particular technology as this market engagement is designed to help us uncover market capability

### Planning Information

To access the instruction/guidance on how to be a part of the initial Pre Market engagement and to access the Pre Market engagement support document please follow below link.
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60709
OR
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/
60709/detail.si
Alternatively, you may log out of Bravo and click on "current opportunities" on bottom left of Bravo page. Search for the opportunity in the search bar and it will take you to the same place as the links shared above. If error still persists then please contact Bravo helpdesk.
Deadline for responding is 17:00 on 27th Feb'26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006783-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 15:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006783-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006783-2026
  26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60709
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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