---
title: "UK5 - Transparency Notice Template"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# UK5 - Transparency Notice Template

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c4

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has completed a direct award contract to Machines With Vision Ltd, aiming to enhance the positional accuracy and track defect location data across its Ultrasonic Testing Unit (UTU) fleet. This contract, titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice Template," falls under the services category related to railway maintenance. The procurement process was completed under the directives outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, with the rationale focusing on continuing existing infrastructure monitoring technologies. The procurement stage is at the 'award' status, with the award notice most recently updated on 13th July 2026. The project is slated to commence on 26th July 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029, covering the entire UK railway network, and involves a contract period for delivering services that improve the reliability and consistency of railway line positioning.

This tender opens growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging and technology solutions, particularly in the rail industry. SMEs with proven expertise in improving engineering precision and maintenance services related to railroad operations will find suitable opportunities in this tender. As the project primarily focuses on enhancing positioning accuracy and defect location on railway infrastructure, businesses that offer cutting-edge solutions for automation and data-driven diagnostics in railway systems are well poised to benefit. Such partnerships can potentially lead to further engagements with Network Rail Infrastructure Limited and other public transport authorities across the UK, especially given the focus on utilities and existing infrastructure monitoring solutions.

## Notice

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited intends to directly award a contract to enhance the positional accuracy across the entire Ultrasonic Testing Unit (UTU) fleet. The goal is to achieve consistent and reliable positioning across all UK railway lines and at all times of day. In addition to improving vehicle positioning, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is also seeking to enhance the accuracy of track defect location data, enabling rail testers to navigate directly to the precise location of identified defects.

### Procurement Information

RailLoc and Fault Navigator have been operating on Network Rail's infrastructure for some time now. In light of the Infrastructure Monitoring Core Service tender (end to end Infrastructure Monitoring (IM) solution to replace life expired dedicated IM fleet), a decision has been taken to continue with existing infrastructure monitoring technologies for the current IM fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065703-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,759,510 |
| 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 | MACHINES WITH VISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:18 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065703-2026
- 13 Jul 2026 at 07:42 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065411-2026
- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065703-2026
  13th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065411-2026
  13th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065274-2026
  10th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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