Contract Award: Point Cloud Data Processing for Structure Gauging
Summary
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a contract valued at £5,203,200 to Cordel Ltd for point cloud data processing services. This contract aims to address backlogs in national gauging compliance and ensure accurate data for safe train operations.
What changed
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a direct contract to Cordel Ltd for specialized point cloud data processing services, valued at £5,203,200. The contract, justified by technical reasons under the Procurement Act 2023, involves processing LiDAR data to generate compliant gauging outputs, update the National Gauging Database, and configure the Track Intervals Module.
This award is for a direct contract, indicating a specific supplier was chosen without a competitive tender process due to technical reasons. The contract is set to run from March 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027. While the notice is for a contract award, it references the Procurement Act 2023, suggesting adherence to new procurement regulations. Compliance officers should note the specific technical requirements and the direct award justification, which may be relevant for understanding procurement processes within the UK's transport sector.
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Point Cloud Data Processing - Structure Gauging Service Booster
- NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-028225
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0675ce
Published 26 March 2026, 9:17pm
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Structure Gauging Service Booster
Description
Network Rail intends to procure specialist services to process raw LiDAR data collected from Infrastructure Monitoring Units into compliant gauging outputs required under NR/L2/TRK/3204. The scope includes establishing processing workflows, updating the National Gauging Database, configuring the Track Intervals Module, and delivering validated SC0, SCP and SCX files to support recovery of national gauging compliance. The procurement enables a rapid, fully integrated data‑processing capability to address significant backlogs, reduce operational and safety risks, and ensure accurate gauging information is available for safe train‑infrastructure operations.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,336,000 excluding VAT
- £5,203,200 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 31 December 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Data-processing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
A direct award to Cordel is justified under the PA2023 Schedule 5 Paragraph 6: Technical reasons/exclusive rights.
Supplier
Cordel Ltd
- Companies House: 09763328 10 St John Street
London
WC1N 2EB
United Kingdom
Email: rebekasellick@cordel.ai
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Omar Mobin
Telephone: +447592505193
Email: omar.mobin@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk /
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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