--- title: "Y-App (Yard Application) - Design, Build and Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2026-06-11" --- # Y-App (Yard Application) - Design, Build and Support Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b2ad.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within the central government sector, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Y-App (Yard Application) - Design, Build and Support." This procurement process is focused on IT services related to software development and support, particularly for a web and mobile application that aids freight yard operations. Located in London, the preliminary market engagement seeks to gather insights through a written Expression of Interest, with responses due by 1st July 2026. This is not a call for competition but rather an information-gathering exercise to understand supplier capabilities ahead of potential future procurement activities. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those offering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions and system support services. Businesses that excel in custom software development, system enhancements, and support could greatly benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Engaging in this process can provide insights into Network Rail's requirements and potentially lead to future projects as the tender moves towards procurement stages by the end of January 2027. ## Notice Network Rail intends to undertake preliminary market engagement in relation to the continued provision of a Y-App, a web and mobile-based application supporting freight yard operations. The requirement is expected to include the delivery of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, incorporating web hosting, database maintenance, data management, service desk provision, and ongoing support and maintenance. The system is business-critical and supports the management and validation of plant usage data across the network, underpinning safety assurance, compliance with standards, and supply chain performance management. Network Rail is also seeking to understand market capability to deliver ongoing system enhancements and development activities on a call-off basis, enabling the solution to evolve in line with stakeholder requirements and organisational priorities. As part of this preliminary market engagement, suppliers will be invited to respond to an Expression of Interest (EOI) document to provide information on capability, experience and potential delivery approaches. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to gather market insight, validate requirements, and better understand available solutions and delivery approaches ahead of any potential procurement activity. This notice is issued for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with applicable procurement regulations. ### Planning Information Engagement Approach This preliminary market engagement will be conducted using a written Expression of Interest (EOI) document to gather information on supplier capability, capacity and market interest. No supplier events are currently planned. Network Rail reserves the right to engage further with respondents, including clarification discussions or follow-up engagement where appropriate. How to Participate Suppliers wishing to participate should review the EOI documentation and submit a response in line with the instructions provided. Accessing the documents Visit the Bravo portal: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Select “View Current Opportunities” and locate: Y‑App (Yard Application) – Design, Build and Support The documents are available within the attachments section (no login required) Submission of Expressions of Interest Suppliers are invited to submit a concise written response in line with the EOI document. Responses should: Be no more than 3 pages (excluding supporting information such as case studies) Be submitted in PDF or Word format Include supporting information only where relevant Responses must be submitted to: humza.tayyab@networkrail.co.uk by the deadline stated in this notice. Clarification Questions Any clarification questions should be submitted to: humza.tayyab@networkrail.co.uk by the stated clarification deadline. Important Information This preliminary market engagement is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. The EOI document is intended solely to inform Network Rail’s understanding of the market and will not be used to evaluate or shortlist suppliers for any future procurement. Participation or non-participation in this engagement will not advantage or disadvantage any supplier in any future procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055101-2026 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72260000 - Software-related services - 72400000 - Internet services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 10:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055101-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055101-2026 11th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - 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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