Network Rail is undertaking pre-procurement market engagement through this Request for Information (RFI) to understand the availability, feasibility and indicative cost of solutions for receiving, converting and transferring Train Consist data from Train Operator source documents into the Train Planning System (TPS). The scope is limited to the receipt, conversion and transfer of Train Consist data into TPS and excludes Station Working validation, Associations and Joining of Tails. Suppliers may respond where their solution meets the requirements either in full or in part and are invited to provide relevant technical, commercial and capability information using the Station Working and Associations RFI Response Template.

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The engagement will be conducted through the written RFI and associated response template. No physical or virtual engagement events are currently specified. Network Rail may contact respondents to discuss their submissions further, and suppliers should indicate whether they are willing to participate in such discussions. Suppliers wishing to participate should access the Station Working and Associations RFI through BravoNR, complete the response template and submit it by email to [email protected] with the subject“ Station Working and Associations RFI Response”. Responses must be submitted by 30 October 2026. Any clarification questions relating to the RFI should be submitted to [email protected]. This RFI is issued solely for pre-procurement market engagement and does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to undertake a future procurement. Participation or non-participation will not prejudice suppliers in relation to any future procurement activity.