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LNER OLE Infrastructure Monitoring

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:25.

Opportunity overview

This procurement is for the cloud storage and data transmission services specifically for the output generated by the PANDAS V (Pantograph Damage Assessment System - Visual) equipment. This equipment is being installed on a portion of the LNER fleet to monitor the condition of overhead line (OLE) infrastructure. The PANDAS V system, developed and supplied by Transmission Dynamics (TD), includes integrated hardware and software components that generate image and associated data related to OHL conditions. The cloud storage and data transmission services are an integral part of the complete PANDASV solution, designed and configured by Transmission Dynamics to seamlessly manage and deliver the data captured by their proprietary equipment. The data generated by the PANDASV system requires specific handling and integration with the system's analytics and reporting capabilities, which are unique to Transmission Dynamics' solution. Network Rail, who are the primary beneficiary of this data, already utilise Transmission Dynamics' PANDASV system and its associated data management infrastructure. To ensure seamless integration, data integrity, and compatibility with Network Rail's existing systems and workflows, it is necessary to procure the cloud storage and data transmission services from Transmission Dynamics. This procurement is directly linked to the prior decision to implement the PANDAS V system, to align with existing systems on ECML, and due to its proven capability in OHL monitoring. The cloud storage and data transmission services are a necessary component to realise the benefits of the PANDAS V system.

Awarded to

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Transmission Dynamics (JR Dynamics Ltd)

Matched by number
Published award value
£2.1m
Awarded
17 Jul 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 03284935
Location
Northumberland, UKC21, NE23 7FP, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc28
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Why this procedure was chosen
Transmission Dynamics is the only supplier capable of providing the required cloud storage and data transmission services for the PANDASV system. This is due to the following key factors: System Integration: The PANDASV equipment and its associated data management and transmission protocols are proprietary to Transmission Dynamics. The cloud storage and data transmission services are specifically designed and configured to work seamlessly with the PANDASV hardware and software to ensure data integrity, real-time analytics processing, and compatibility with the system's unique features. Data Compatibility: The data generated by the PANDASV system has a specific format and structure that can only be managed within Transmission Dynamics ecosystem to ensure accurate interpretation and utilisation by Network Rail's existing PANDASV infrastructure. End-to-End Solution: Transmission Dynamics offers an end-to-end solution for OHL monitoring, including the PANDASV equipment and the necessary data management infrastructure. Procuring the cloud storage and data transmission from a third party is not commercially or technically feasible. Therefore, to maintain the integrity of the PANDASV system and ensure seamless data flow and compatibility with Network Rail's existing infrastructure, Transmission Dynamics is the only viable supplier for these specific cloud storage and data transmission services.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Name
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI45
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8SW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Waterloo General Office

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-03284935
Name
Transmission Dynamics (JR Dynamics Ltd)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC21
Country
GB
Locality
Northumberland
Postal Code
NE23 7FP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Innovation Way, Northumberland Business Park

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
03284935
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
18 Jul 2025, 00:00
Title
LNER OLE Infrastructure Monitoring
Status
pending
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data services

Value

Amount
2,141,393.1
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
2,569,671.72

Documents

Entry 1
Id
012586-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK5
Description
Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
2 Apr 2025, 15:28
Entry 2
Id
041267-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
18 Jul 2025, 12:24

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-03284935
Name
Transmission Dynamics (JR Dynamics Ltd)

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
8 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
10 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
11 Aug 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
29 Jul 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8SW · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04fc28-2025-07-18T12:24:21+01:00Transparency notice on Find a Tender ·