UK5 - Transparency Notice Template

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
Direct award
7 August 2026 to 31 March 2029

Development and implementation of high-precision positioning technology across the entire Ultrasonic Testing Unit (UTU) fleet. The project aims to deliver consistent, reliable location data across all UK railway lines, enabling precise identification and navigation to track defects. The scope includes software integration and data accuracy improvements to support automated defect location reporting for rail maintenance teams.

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Awarded value: £5.4m; As published
Published: 10 July 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 10 July 2026; Machines With Vision Ltd
Contract length: 32 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of advanced positioning and navigation software solutions to enhance ultrasonic testing fleet accuracy for railway infrastructure maintenance and inspection.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
10 July 2026
Contract awardedto Machines With Vision Ltd
10 July 2026
Contract starts
7 August 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3637043/uk5-transparency-notice-template
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c4
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. UK5 - Transparency Notice Template. Contract award, 10 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3637043/uk5-transparency-notice-template (accessed 12 October 2026).