Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification

{
  "id": "068002-2025",
  "tag": [
    "planning"
  ],
  "date": "2025-10-23T20:00:50+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2e8",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
    "name": "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "status": "planning",
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2028-01-23T23:59:59+00:00",
          "startDate": "2026-07-23T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UK",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "73000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification",
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "Network Rail is seeking to understand market interest and readiness to deliver an automated solution for identifying rail Joint Closure Temperature (JCT) across its jointed track infrastructure. \nTrack buckling due to thermal stress remains a critical safety risk. Network Rail seeks a reliable, automated method to measure JCT across its jointed track network to support preventative maintenance and asset management.\nThis initiative supports Network Rail’s goals for digital innovation, safety assurance, and predictive maintenance. It aligns with the broader programme of intelligent infrastructure and data-driven \nasset management.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-01-01T23:59:59+00:00"
    },
    "specialRegime": [
      "utilities"
    ],
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
      "name": "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI45",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "SE1 8SW",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Waterloo General Office"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.networkrail.co.uk/",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PNZN-9524-VCQJ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Katherine Wilkie",
        "email": "Katherine.Wilkie@networkrail.co.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "068002-2025",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068002-2025",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2025-10-23T20:00:50+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2025-11-19T23:59:59+00:00",
        "description": "For further information relating to the scope of this pre-market engagement and the submission process, please review the document titled 'EOI RD Final' via the instructions below:\n1. Follow the link:\nhttps://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html\n2. From the welcome screen access the 'view current opportunities' link and select '#42527 Automated Joint Closure Temperature Identification'\n3 Click on the PDF attachments to view the attached documents"
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}