Scope
Description
The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) will bring implement the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 and in-cab signalling via the Driver Machine Interface (DMI) onto the East Coast Main Line-South (ECML-S).
Currently, there is no efficient method for managing millions of data lines generated weekly from the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on the Northern City Line, and the rest of the East Coast and North & East regions as they are deployed.
The target is to have a diagnostic capability in place to optimise ETCS operations, predict failures, and enhance performance.
The development of the diagnostic capability is seen as vital to gain a deeper understanding of ETCS operations, including system behaviour, performance metrics, and underlying factors contributing to disruptions. It also provides the capability to predict and proactively address system failures.
Note that the delivery stage of the project is subject to PACE (Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment)
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 4 May 2026
- 6 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 June 2025
Engagement process description
For further information relating to the scope of this pre-market engagement and the submission process, please review the document titled "ETCS Data Diagnostics - Market Engagement" 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 "ETCS Data Diagnostics - Pre Market Enagagement". (Login is not required).
3. Then follow the instructions in the "Responding to this Market Engagement" section of the attached document "ETCS Data Diagnostics - Market Engagement".
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lee Elliott - Senior Procurement Manager
Email: lee.elliott@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government