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planning
Official procurement procedure
Wales and Western Region Research & Development Engagement Event
Computer control system
Computer equipment and supplies
Construction machinery and equipment
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Published value
£500,000
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Wales and Western Region Research & Development Engagement Event". Published status: planning. Published value: £500,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £500,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
3.6Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Transport for WalesTop vendor: 82.9% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 58 active published awards; 14 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| Transport for Wales | 1 win | £118,783,000 |
| Oracle Corporation UK Limited | 2 wins | £9,302,947 |
| Xeiad Limited | 1 win | £5,277,125 |
| Informatica Software Ltd. | 1 win | £2,994,872 |
| Birmingham City Council | 1 win | £1,800,000 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST | Last source update23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationComputer control system, Computer equipment and supplies, Construction machinery and equipment, Cranes, Drainage equipment, Heavy-duty motor vehicles, Industrial robots, Ironmongery, Machine tools, Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery, Railway maintenance or service vehicles, Railway-track construction materials and supplies, Security equipment, Security services, Surveillance and security systems and devices, System maintenance services, Technical control services, Utility vehicles | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0564ac | ||
What is being bought
Network Rail is exploring future research and development (R&D) opportunities in collaboration with the supply chain to address key operational and safety challenges across our infrastructure. This early engagement aims to identify suppliers, technology providers, and innovators who are capable of supporting the development of innovative solutions in a range of priority areas.
The scope of this potential procurement includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of interest:
Track – Development of solutions for the detection of pre-1979 rail types to identify defects or high-risk sections that may pose performance or safety concerns.
Track – Innovative techniques for cutting and grinding back edge lipping to reduce the need for ultrasonic testing and milling interventions.
Freight Operations – Systems or technologies to ensure scrap wagons are loaded safely and correctly, minimising the risk of operational incidents during transit.
Infrastructure Maintenance – Automated cleaning systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of debris catchment management across the network.
Energy Systems – Enhanced secondary cell battery technologies that improve asset reliability, reduce maintenance burdens, and ease manual handling for railway operatives.
Safety and Security – New or improved solutions to detect, prevent, and manage trespass incidents on the rail network.
Points and Switching – Continuous monitoring technologies that can measure the residual switch opening against the stock rail on RT60 points assets, supporting early fault detection and preventative maintenance.
Network Rail seeks to understand the level of market interest and capability in each of these areas to inform potential future procurement strategies and innovation funding routes.
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £500,000
23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST - Status changed to planning
23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST - Official notice release published
23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST - Buyer information updated
23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST - Procedure published
23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST - engagement
31 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMT · scheduledSupplier Engagement – R&D Innovation Programme Network Rail Wales & Western Region is pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming Supplier Engagement Event as part of our Research and Development (R&D) programme. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration with the supply chain on key innovation challenges that support the delivery of a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable railway. Following regional engagement and operational insights, we have identified several priority areas where we are actively seeking innovative solutions. These challenges are detailed in the accompanying document to this notice and span various parts of our infrastructure and operations, including track, freight, infrastructure maintenance, asset management, and safety systems. To ensure meaningful and focused discussions, we will be hosting a series of thematic in-person engagement sessions during September and October 2025, at locations within the Wales and Western region — such as our Bristol or Cardiff offices. Next Steps – Express Your Interest To help us shape the sessions and allocate places appropriately, please complete the following short form to indicate: The challenge areas your organisation is interested in Your capacity or interest in contributing to the development of innovative solutions Your preferred location (if applicable) https://forms.office.com/e/GHPzHCBDJA Please submit your response by Wednesday 7th August 2025. Important Notes Due to space limitations, we may need to restrict the number of attendees per supplier organisation. Additional details, including session dates, times, and exact locations, will be shared shortly after the response deadline. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact: Lily-May Roberts – lily-may.roberts@networkrail.co.uk Olivia Jones – olivia.jones@networkrail.co.uk We look forward to your participation and to exploring opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions that will shape the future of our railway.
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJDocuments (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 23 Jul 2025, 14:30 BST
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |