Planning

Provision of Helicopter Services to Deliver Aerial Survey Work

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, is planning to put in place a contract for the provision of helicopter services to deliver aerial survey work. The title of the tender is "Provision of Helicopter Services to Deliver Aerial Survey Work" in the services category under the industry classification "Aerial and related services". The procurement is in the planning stage, with the main purpose being the acquisition of helicopter services for national infrastructure survey work. The communication deadline for future notices is set for November 20, 2023.

This tender opportunity from Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd offers businesses in the aerial survey and transportation equipment sectors a chance to compete for a contract providing helicopter services for infrastructure surveys. Companies with expertise in aerial and related services, transport equipment, and aviation technology will find this tender well-suited for business growth. The contract's 365-day service availability and national coverage present opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations and capabilities in the UK transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Helicopter Services to Deliver Aerial Survey Work

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of helicopter services to deliver aerial survey work across its national infrastructure and estate. The contract will provide Network Rail with access to helicopter-based survey capability nationally, across its Regions, with service availability 365 days per year between the hours of 0700 and 1900.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of helicopter services to deliver aerial survey work across its national infrastructure and estate. The contract will provide Network Rail with access to helicopter-based survey capability nationally, across its Regions, with service availability 365 days per year between the hours of 0700 and 1900. Additional information: Network Rail has used helicopters to survey its assets and create aerial pictorial maps of the railway infrastructure since 2004. Currently, this capability is delivered by two, twin engined helicopters, one covering Scotland (flying 600 hours p/a) and one covering England and Wales (flying 450 hours p/a). Network Rail provides the Aerial Survey Specialists that accompany each flight.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f715
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025119-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Graham Holbrook
Contact Email
graham.holbrook@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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