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DroneArb Lineside Tree Surveys Anglia Route

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 12:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority, has completed the direct award procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023 for the DroneArb Lineside Tree Surveys along the Anglia route. This contract, valued at £500,000, commences on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st August 2027, with an option for a one-year extension depending on the national vegetation framework's status. The tender, classified under the services category, primarily focuses on conducting vegetation surveys using the DroneArb platform, with work to be undertaken across the United Kingdom. Critical upcoming dates include the end of the standstill period on 27th August 2025, and the contract's future signature date scheduled for 29th August 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of offering specialised survey services. The contract has been awarded to Railscape Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting the opportunity for other businesses with niche technical capabilities to engage in similar direct awards. This tender is ideally suited for companies experienced in utility services, vegetation management, and remote surveying technology, providing a platform for them to leverage innovative solutions and expand their market reach through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DroneArb Lineside Tree Surveys Anglia Route

Notice Description

Network Rail (Anglia) intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Railscape Limited. Requirements of the service are to conduct vegetation surveys for the Anglia route via the DroneArb platform, arborists are to review each tree surveyed and categorise each tree by risk on a platform to provide data to the works delivery units.

Procurement Information

The direct award justification sits within section 41, paragraph 6, schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 in the circumstance that there is an absence of competition for technical reasons. Railscape Limited will provide the DroneArb platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049139-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Paisley Chalk
Contact Email
paisley.chalk@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAILSCAPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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