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title: "SWIX Asset Health Monitoring Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06601d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
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# SWIX Asset Health Monitoring Service

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06601d

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a contract to Smart Component Technologies Limited for the SWIX Asset Health Monitoring Service. This procurement, conducted through a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, aims to provide Network Rail with continuous access to safety critical information through data obtained from SWIX sensors. The project includes provisions for a maintenance fee in case sensor repairs are needed. Located in London, United Kingdom, Network Rail operates as a central government public authority. The procurement falls under the utilities special regime and covers services like subsurface surveying, railway-track inspection, and maintenance across the UK. The contract was signed on 13 March 2026 and will remain active until 13 March 2029 with an estimated gross value of GBP 1,854,903.60.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety surveillance and railway track maintenance services. Companies that manufacture and supply railway infrastructure monitoring solutions or provide unique, proprietary technologies like SWIX sensors can leverage this contract to expand their reach in the railway industry. The procurement method being a direct award highlights the importance of intellectual property and exclusive rights, favouring original equipment manufacturers who can offer repeat extensions and partial replacements. SMEs, particularly in tech innovation and infrastructure safety, are well-suited to engage and form partnerships under such procurement arrangements, paving the way for further contracts with major entities like Network Rail.

## Notice

Network Rail has awarded a contract via a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 legislation. The Service Network Rail sourced was the provision of data created via Smart Component Technologies Ltd SWIX sensors. The procurement allows Network Rail continuous access for safety critical information. Enabling proactive track renewals. Included within this project is a maintenance fee should the sensors require repairs.

### Procurement Information

This direct award is for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to continue to provide services that the organisation is already purchasing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026919-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,545,753 |
| Contracts value | £1,545,753 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | SMART COMPONENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026919-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019140-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018635-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026919-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019140-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018635-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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