UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

R&D development and support of Asset Visualiser for NR Panoptic Bridge Management

Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Siemens PLC. Requirements of the LTSA are for the contractor to carry out maintenance visits / works for the Hambleton Depot Static Frequency Converter (SFC).

R&D development and support of Asset Visualiser for NR Panoptic Bridge Management

Network Rail (Wales and Western) intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Turbo Power Systems Limited (TPS) for the continued development (Phase 2) of a first-of-its-kind 25 kV Integrated Converter Prototype for use on the railway. This prototype forms part of a strategic innovation programme to enable the use of self-generated renewable energy for powering electric trains — a key enabler of Network Rail’s long-term decarbonisation and sustainability objectives. TPS, a specialist in advanced power electronic systems, initially proposed the concept to Network Rail and successfully delivered Phase 1, which included the design and demonstration of a proof of concept. This was formally reviewed and approved by Network Rail’s Technical Authority, confirming both technical feasibility and alignment with operational requirements. The Phase 2 contract will progress the innovation to a functional prototype, building directly on the technical foundations established in the initial phase.

Provision of a Thunderbird Incident Response Locomotive Service for Network Rail's Eastern Region to be based at Newark Northgate Sidings.

Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) for the Speed Management System (SMS) development for Phase 2 of the Speed Management Programme

The procurement is for services from the OEM Cattron to provide OEM spare parts for control equipment used on board various Network Rail fleets used for track maintenance and renewal. The scope comprises two main activities 1) Providing OEM approved spare parts for the radio control equipment 2) providing maintenance services according to OEM standards for both the fixed equipment on the rail vehicles and the portable controller handsets and carry cases.

R&D development and support of Asset Visualiser for NR Panoptic Bridge Management

Network Rail has awarded a contract via Direct Award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Pandrol Limited for the Supply of Aluminothermic Welding Materials and Associated Equipment.

Network Rail has awarded a contract via Direct Award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Thermit Welding (GB) Ltd for the Supply of Aluminothermic Welding Materials and Associated Equipment.

This procurement is a direct award to Hitachi Energy UK Limited for the support and maintenance of PDH/XMC telecommunications hardware and its management systems, which are critical for Network Rail’s signalling and electrification operations. The contract covers 24/7 remote and technical support, repairs, service management, and professional services, ensuring operational continuity and safety.

Provision of a Thunderbird Incident Response Locomotive Service for Network Rail's Eastern Region to be based at Newark Northgate Sidings.

This is to purchase new hardware to upgrade end of life kit and associated support, for privatecloud services for critical infrastructure.

provision of the Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC) digital preservation solutionIntegrated SaaS package to provide metadata (catalogue) management, secure cloud storage, separate tenants for official and public content, automatic application of digital preservation policies and techniques, reporting, delivery of website to provide public access to specific historical archive content, bespoke support, guidance and training. Amount £ 327,905 services

provision of the Enterprise Private Cloud (EPC) digital preservation solutionIntegrated SaaS package to provide metadata (catalogue) management, secure cloud storage, separate tenants for official and public content, automatic application of digital preservation policies and techniques, reporting, delivery of website to provide public access to specific historical archive content, bespoke support, guidance and training. Amount £ 327,905 services

Supply, installation, and support of two high-performance database appliance systems, including all related hardware, software, configuration, and technical services for two data centre locations

Renewal of mission‑critical Tyrell IO, TyrellCheck, and Arrakis software licensing and support services, awarded directly due to exclusive intellectual property ownership.

Application hosting and technical support for Asbestos Risk Management System, Landlord's Consent and Retail Certificate Collection.