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    ContractsAES System Licenses and Support 2026-28
    Awarded contract

    AES System Licenses and Support 2026-28

    Awarded
    £1m
    Published 29 May 2026

    Procure AES system licenses and support services for ancillary asset visual examinations from 2026 to 2028.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 29 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1m
    Published 29 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,028,849
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • PS
      POLE STAR EAM LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    29 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves procuring licenses and ongoing support for the AES (Ancillary Examination System) platform. The system facilitates visual examinations of ancillary assets using the Line of Route (LoR) examination methodology. Suppliers should provide comprehensive licensing arrangements and technical support services to ensure continuous operation and maintenance of the system throughout the 2026-2028 period. This includes system updates, user assistance, and troubleshooting support.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Informatica Software Ltd.1× · 33%
    2. POLE STAR EAM LIMITED1× · 33%
    3. DSP Explorer1× · 33%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, CIVICA UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-067902

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