Understanding Rail Demand through Mobile Network Data

Concepts

• network rail
• analytical or scientific
• mobile network data
• rail demand
• mobile network data processing
• rail network
• network rail procurement platform
• passenger demand
• existing mobile network data processing
• understanding rail demand

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

Network Rail has been carrying out Research and Development in how mobile network data processing and analysis can help bring new capability in the industry to understand passenger demand, journey times, crowding and performance to ensure effectiveness of service provision and assist in putting the passenger first. Network Rail are now looking to understand what solutions and capabilities are in the marketplace that can use mobile network data to understand passenger movements on the rail network.

Total Quantity or Scope

Network Rail has requirement is for a mobile network data driven solution that will enable Network Rail to understand passenger movements across its GB network and on all trains. The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to the existing Mobile Network Data Processing and Analysis solutions available in the market, specifically this RFI will look to address the following areas • Identify the existing solutions available in the market • Identify the functionality and capabilities of the software services available in the market • Identify indicative costs of the software solutions available in the market • Identify any additional capabilities that Network Rail may have not considered Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. In order to express an interest in this requirement please follow the below instructions: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “Pre-Market Engagement: Understanding Rail Demand through Mobile Network Data". 3. Click on the attachment – “Understanding Rail Demand through Mobile Network Data – RFI Submission Template” Once completed please send your submission document via email as attachment to alex.jerome@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject " Understanding Rail Demand through Mobile Network Data RFI". The response deadline for this RFI is the 17th September 2021. Network Rail may be looking to tender this requirement in the near future, any potential tender event in relation to this requirement may be issued via the Network Rail procurement platform – BravoNR, issued through the Technology - Supplier Qualification System (SQS), under one of the following categories • Software Applications The SQS has been established to provide a single platform for suppliers to register against multiple technology specific categories. Qualification will negate the need for a supplier to complete Network Rail’s mandatory and discretionary questions every time they are invited to participate in a competitive process. Registered and qualified suppliers on the SQS can be considered by Network Rail for contract opportunities without further notification of requirements published via the Official Journal of the European Union. If you wish to be invited to any potential tender opportunity in relation to this requirement then please refer to the link and instructions below which contains documents that provides detail on: • How to register an account for BravoNR • An overview of the Technology – Supplier Qualification System and the Dynamic Purchasing System • The instructions on how to register and qualify for the SQS and select technology categories 1 Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2 From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “Technology Supplier Qualification System” .

CPV Codes

• 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 72262000 - Software development services
• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note any discussions which do occur will cease immediately should a formal competition ultimately be announced. Network Rail is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to following UK procurement regulations. The Periodic Indicative Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement via a request for information and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PIN event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Any questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to alex.jerome@networkrail.co.uk. Network Rail would like to thank you in advance should you wish to respond to this Request for Information