How to win: Station Working and Associations RFI

About this contract

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.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 4 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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