---
title: "AES 2026-28"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067902"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# AES 2026-28

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067902

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has concluded with the direct award of a contract titled "AES 2026-28", focusing on licences and support for the AES system. This system facilitates the examination of Ancillary Assets, particularly suitable for a 'Visual examination by Line of Route' method. Located in London, this contractual arrangement belongs to the utilities industry category and covers the entire UK region. The process utilised a direct award procurement method, justified by the intellectual property rights of the supplier, Pole Star EAM Limited. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract signed on 14th April 2026, spanning until 31st March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in industry-specific software solutions and utilities. The contract, valued at over £1 million, demonstrates a lucrative partnership between Network Rail and Pole Star EAM Limited. SMEs proficient in software and examination services related to infrastructure are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in this sector, provided they possess necessary intellectual property or exclusive rights like Pole Star EAM Limited. This direct award illustrates the importance of proprietary solutions and the potential for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

Licences and support for the AES system which supports the exam of Ancillary Assets for which a 'Visual examination by Line of Route' (LoR) type of examination is acceptable.

### Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights This particular supplier has intellectual property rights meaning only that supplier can supply the goods and services or works. There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050602-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,028,849 |
| Contracts value | £1,028,849 |

## 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 | POLE STAR EAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050602-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029639-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029611-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050602-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029639-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029611-2026
  31st March 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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