---
title: "Fault Management System Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-27"
---

# Fault Management System Renewal

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613f5

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is overseeing the procurement process for the renewal of mission-critical software licensing and support services for Tyrell IO, TyrellCheck, and Arrakis. The procurement is categorised under the utilities industry, specifically focusing on software maintenance and repair services. This tender follows a direct award method, justified by the exclusive intellectual property ownership of the software. The procurement stage has been marked as complete as of February 27, 2026, with the award notice published on the same day. The contract period is set to begin on April 1, 2026, and conclude on March 31, 2029, offering a substantial timeframe for service provision. Key deadlines include the end of the standstill period on March 10, 2026, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services, particularly those with capabilities related to mission-critical systems. Companies with the ability to meet complex licensing and support needs, as well as those possessing intellectual property rights for innovative solutions, will find this contract advantageous. As Nexus Alpha, an SME based in Smallfield, has been identified as the supplier, similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised expertise in the utilities sector can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and collaborate with large public authorities like Network Rail. The direct award nature of this process underscores the value of exclusive intellectual property, encouraging businesses to cultivate proprietary innovations for future tenders.

## Notice

Renewal of mission-critical Tyrell IO, TyrellCheck, and Arrakis software licensing and support services, awarded directly due to exclusive intellectual property ownership.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to exclusive intellectual property ownership and the absence of any reasonable alternative solution without disproportionate cost or operational risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017870-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,285,811 |
| 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 | NEXUS ALPHA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017870-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008847-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017870-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008847-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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