Network Rail's Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) - Bridge Inspections for FY2026/27 at multiple locations

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Surrey County Council, involves the Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for bridge inspections planned for the fiscal year 2026/2027, to be conducted at multiple locations. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the railway engineering sector. The project was awarded on 22nd June 2026, with the contract active from the same date until 31st March 2027. It involves key services provided by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, focusing on procedures and safety standards for works on or near Network Rail property. The procurement method was deemed "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially streamlined and simpler tendering process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in railway engineering services and safety management to grow their business through collaboration with both public and private sectors. Businesses that excel in infrastructure safety, legal compliance, and asset management, particularly those familiar with the intricacies of operating on live rail environments, will find competitive advantages in participating. Moreover, the extensive scope of services involving documentation, safety reviews, and management of track possessions could benefit large-scale engineering firms with a robust portfolio in civil and railway infrastructure projects. Given the significant project value and requirement for safety compliance, this contract would also appeal to businesses possessing the technical expertise to align with Network Rail's stringent standards and procedures.

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Notice Title

Network Rail's Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) - Bridge Inspections for FY2026/27 at multiple locations

Notice Description

Services to be provided by Network Rail: a) preparation and facilitation of agreements with SCC; b) provision of guidance documents for works to take place on or adjacent to Network Rail land; c) provision of guidance on the requisite Network Rail procedures and Standards; d) provision of obtaining Network Rail record drawings and services information; e) attendance at meetings; f) review of Method Statements / risk assessments / health and safety plans, etc.; g) review of information provided by SCC demonstrating that the design of the Works takes into account the Site Constraints and all relevant Standards; h) procurement and management of track possessions and isolations; i) issue of access permits or track visitor permits; and j) provision of safety staff to assure safe systems of work that could affect the Network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,465 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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