Scope
Description
This procurement is for the provision of an Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) monitoring service for the c2c Class 357 fleet. This service will encompass the selection of technology, design, and installation of monitoring equipment on the passenger trains, ongoing maintenance, operation of the system, and subscription charges to the relevant supplier for data and analysis.
The OLE monitoring service will provide the following key functionalities:
• Height and Stagger Detection: Automated monitoring of OLE height and stagger, crucial parameters for safe and efficient train operation.
• Acceleration-Based Alerts: Detection of rapid changes in OLE parameters, providing early warnings of potential issues.
• Visual Processing: Analysis of streamed forward-facing CCTV and PanCam footage to identify:
o Balance weight positions on the OLE.
o Presence of birds' nests on the OLE infrastructure.
o Vegetation encroachment impacting the OLE.
This comprehensive monitoring service will enable NR to proactively identify and address potential OLE defects, contributing to improved safety, reliability, and performance of the railway network.
Contract 1. C2C Class 357 OLE Monitoring
Supplier
Contract value
- £769,682.10 excluding VAT
- £923,618.52 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 September 2025 to 4 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72300000 - Data services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
Angel Trains Ltd
- Companies House: 02912655
123 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6DE
United Kingdom
Email: lee.sinden@angeltrains.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. C2C Class 357 OLE Monitoring
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: james.akinwale@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government