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West Coast South Major Earthwork Management Strategy

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:48

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has awarded a contract titled "West Coast South Major Earthwork Management Strategy" to Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Limited, as part of a direct procurement method. This contract, focusing on the industry category of photogrammetry services, involves conducting aerial surveys, producing 3D surface models, and developing digital terrain models. The procurement process has reached the award stage with a pending status, dated 12th January 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Key organisational contact is Joanna Reece based in London, United Kingdom, within the UKI45 region. The total contract value is £480,000 gross.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale enterprises with expertise in photogrammetry, data processing, and digital modelling. The direct award nature, due to exclusive intellectual property rights, highlights the importance of developing proprietary technologies and systems in similar fields. Companies involved in digital platform development, remote survey technologies, and geotechnical engineering would find this type of contract particularly beneficial, enhancing their portfolio and extending their expertise within the public infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

West Coast South Major Earthwork Management Strategy

Notice Description

There is a requirement to undertake a combination of on site aerial surveys and office based work. These include the following activities. Survey Works * Carry out survey planning activities including the production of RAMS documentation. * Attend site on mutually agreed dates, taking into account of weather conditions, capture ground control points and perform UAS flights. * Conduct a UAS and photography survey at the sites stated above. * Post process the external UAS data to produce a photo realistic 3D surface model. * Post process the 3D surface to produce a digital terrain model (removing vegetation and other fixed objects). Computer Platform Works * Upload the processed 3D survey information captured by to a DTO platform. * Provide a new digital terrain model produced from the survey to allow clear visualisation and comparison with the previous survey within the platform. * Attend a virtual meeting with Network Rails West Coast South Geotechnical Principal Route Engineering Team and CAM Project Management Team to discuss updates after each survey. * Provide Network Rails West Coast South Geotechnical Route Engineering Team access to the D platform. TO

Procurement Information

GHD have developed the DTO system, therefore no other supplier can access the system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002326-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355100 - Photogrammetry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Joanna Reece
Contact Email
joanna.reece@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447969459584

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

GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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