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title: "Detection of buried services in track"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a403"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
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# Detection of buried services in track

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a403

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Detection of buried services in track" is being initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, focused on the services sector within the railway engineering categorisation. The project aims to develop a technological solution to detect buried obstructions that could affect track renewal operations. Currently in the planning stage, the project has a budget of £100,000 and is set to provide future notices, with the next significant communication date scheduled for 15 April 2022. The location for the delivery of services is across the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in subsurface surveying and railway engineering services. Businesses that have expertise in developing technological solutions for infrastructure assessment would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on identifying buried services not only enhances operational efficiency for Network Rail but also invites innovative solutions from the market, potentially benefiting firms that engage in advanced engineering and technological developments.

## Notice

The project seeks to identify opportunities to develop a technological solution which can identify the presence of buried obstructions in advance of core track renewals activities, and will form part of the pre-construction information pack. These obstacles can impede the normal operation of Network Rail's ballast cleaning system (BCS) or Track Renewals systems (TRS). The location and depth of obstructions which cross under the track or run parallel with it, and may therefore fall within the sub-ground operating envelope of the BCS or TRS, are to be identified. The system may also be employed for conventional track renewal methodologies, where finding buried assets is important.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Development of a machine to provide the below information relating to buried obstacles below track level: 1. Buried items within the excavation envelope of the BCS, TRS or conventional track renewals systems 2. Buried services that may be within the excavation envelope of Network Rails BCS, TRS or conventional track renewals systems 3. Other buried sub-ground infrastructure such as under-bridge or platform foundations or drainage systems within the excavation envelope of BCS, TRS or conventional track renewals systems, which cross under the track or run parallel with the alignment of the track. With regards to Items 2 and 3, the depth and position of obstacles shall be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007314-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 21:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007314-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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