Scope
Reference
CT4326
Description
Provision of Method Apps application MethodGrid
Contract 1. Digital Project Lifecycle Mangement Tool
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,388,100 excluding VAT
- £1,665,720 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 July 2025
Contract dates
- 4 July 2025 to 3 July 2026
- Possible extension to 4 July 2035
- 10 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Extension of 1 year at the end of each year up to 10 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Service level agreement
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
This direct award is made under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, on the basis that the selected supplier is the only provider capable of meeting the specific and complex requirements of the project, thereby ensuring value for money and continuity of delivery.
EWR Co. has determined these services can only be supplied by Method Apps for the following technical reasons:
- MethodGrid by Method Apps is the only digital project lifecycle tool that is pre-configurated to the requirements of Network Rail's PACE system. This is a key requirement as a common software solution is required across Network Rail.
- EWR Co estimates that implementing a new (bespoke) system would result in approximately 9 months of complex redesign and modification which would result in significant duplication of effort, additional cost, delay to the EWR Co project and introduce significant risks around interoperability with the existing system.
Use of a pre-configured and readily available tool developed by NR eliminates risks around interoperability and duplication of technical efforts in developing and implementing a new system, providing better value for money for the taxpayer.
Supplier
Method Apps Limited
- Companies House: 11235998
11 Laura Place
Bath
BA2 4BL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
East West Rail Company Limited
- Companies House: 11072935
The Quadrant, Milton Keynes
MILTON KEYNES
MK9 1EN
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Organisation type: Public authority - central government