Planning

Tree Drone Survey for Central Route

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 15:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity, titled "Tree Drone Survey for Central Route," is classified under the services category, specifically survey services, with a focus on assessing vegetation risks along the Northwest & Central Region's railway operations. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 7 May 2026, and expressions of interest are due by 15 May 2026. The project aims to identify hazardous trees, leaf-fall risks, and Ash Dieback, with the survey scheduled to be completed by the end of the current Control Period. The procurement is above the threshold and involves a contract valued at £579,000 net, extending from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2028.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in survey services, particularly those specialising in drone technology and environmental risk assessments. Companies able to efficiently conduct lineside surveys will be well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the contract explicitly states suitability for these entities. Additionally, the regular submission of survey data every four weeks indicates ongoing collaboration with Network Rail, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and further opportunities in the future. This project allows involved businesses to enhance their portfolios with a prestigious project focused on innovation and sustainability in rail infrastructure management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tree Drone Survey for Central Route

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to seek a Supplier to deliver a comprehensive Lineside Tree Survey across Northwest & Central Region - Central Route network. The survey covers all land where trees may impact railway operations, including Network Rail-owned land and adjacent lineside neighbour areas. The objective is to identify hazardous trees, leaf-fall risk, and Ash Dieback (ADB) presence, ensuring a robust understanding of vegetation-related risks across the route. Central Route network is to be surveyed by the end of the current Control Period, supporting a continuous inspection cycle. Survey outputs will form a detailed asset inventory for upload to Ellipse and any future Network Rail master asset register. Survey data shall be submitted at four-weekly intervals.

Planning Information

EOI via RISQS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042157-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£579,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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