Tender

W&W Earthworks Examinations CP7 Year 2

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Oct 2025 at 12:55

TenderUpdate

11 Apr 2025 at 11:54

Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "W&W Earthworks Examinations CP7 Year 2" is being conducted by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority under central government based in London, UK. This process is specifically tailored for ground investigation services and is currently at the active tender stage, albeit with a recent cancellation notice dated 16th October 2025 due to a review of the commercial approach. The procurement is set within the utilities sector and aims for the identification, determination, and recording of information vital for managing the safety and performance of earthworks, as mandated by Network Rail standards. The tender is issued under a selective competitive flexible procedure, and the deadline for expressing interest was 20th May 2025, with the contract period intended to commence in November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in ground investigation services and those with an understanding of railway industry standards. Enterprises with strong technical and professional capabilities are well-positioned to benefit, particularly if they are accredited under the RISQS. Additionally, businesses that demonstrate financial health and have robust insurance covers will have an upper hand. The tender, estimated at a value of £3.5 million, offers a growth platform, especially for SMEs and organisations focusing on innovation and continuous improvement in rail infrastructure safety. The multi-stage process, which includes a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender, ensures that only competent candidates proceed, rendering it an attractive proposition for qualified vendors aiming to excel in this area.

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Notice Title

W&W Earthworks Examinations CP7 Year 2

Notice Description

A tender process to deliver Earthworks Examinations for CP7 Year 2 to identify, determine and record information to enable Network Rail to manage the safety and performance of the Earthwork in accordance with NR/L3/CIV/065. Examination of the following shall be carried out: Earthworks (as defined by NR/L3/CIV/065), Coastal and Estuarine Defences that are formed of earthworks. Outside Party Slopes, whose failure may impact on Network Rail infrastructure, where the outside party is unable to provide a satisfactory management policy for the slope, will be, so far as is lawful, be subject to a cyclical examination. This is a high level overview and further scope documentation will be provided via BravoNR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To be confirmed

Renewal: Time extension permitted to complete full work-bank if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Rhiah McLean
Contact Email
rhiah.mclean@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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