Scope
Reference
NRSTA41327
Description
Renewal of mission‑critical Tyrell IO, TyrellCheck, and Arrakis software licensing and support services, awarded directly due to exclusive intellectual property ownership.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,285,811 excluding VAT
- £1,542,973 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
Direct Award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to exclusive intellectual property ownership and the absence of any reasonable alternative solution without disproportionate cost or operational risk.
Supplier
Nexus Alpha
- Companies House: 02941132
Streathborne House, Redehall Road
Smallfield
RH6 9QA
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@nexusalpha.co.uk
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: victoria.rampton@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government