Direct award for renewal of EMMIS and RCCS control systems on HS1 route.
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Network Rail (High Speed) Limited intends to directly award two contracts to Compagnie des Signaux (CSEE) for renewal of the Electrical Maintenance Management Information System (EMMIS) and Rail Control and Communication System (RCCS) on the HS1 route. The aggregate value is £5.5M, split into a £500K professional services contract and a £5M delivery contract. The systems are operationally critical for safe railway monitoring and control. The work includes renewal of obsolete hardware, migration of functionality, cybersecurity enhancements, integration, testing, and commissioning. This is a direct award, indicating incumbent or proprietary technology.