Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
UK
Telephone: +44 1908781000
E-mail: Jack.Barlow@networkrail.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.networkrail.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Geofencing Situational Awareness & Worksite Management
II.1.2) Main CPV code
35113100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
To continue to enhance the safety environment for railway track workers, passengers and the public, Network Rail need to introduce technology which enhances safety controls and enables work to be undertaken more efficiently.
This notice specifically relates to enabling the capabilities of enhanced Possession and Worksite management. Network Rail wish to use geofencing and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enabled technology to provide live geospatial positioning and improve the performance of operations, with a focus on the following possession and worksite example use cases:
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35113000
35113100
42961300
44316400
51611100
71317200
72228000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For further information relating to Network Rails requirements please review the document – “Geofencing Situational Awareness & Worksite Management PIN” via the instructions below
1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2. From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “Geofencing Situational Awareness & Worksite Management”. Click on the attachment – “Geofencing Situational Awareness & Worksite Management”.
II.2.14) Additional information
PIN response deadline is 31st January 2025.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/08/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note any discussions which do occur will cease immediately should a formal competition ultimately be announced. Network Rail is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency and to following EU procurement regulations. The periodic indicative notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement via a request for information and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement.
This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PIN event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/01/2025