--- title: "Earthworks Stabilisation - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ccac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ccac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ccac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ccac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2021-07-26" --- # Earthworks Stabilisation - Request for Information Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ccac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ccac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ccac.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd for a project titled "Earthworks Stabilisation - Request for Information," categorised under geotechnical engineering services. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with a response deadline set for 17:00 on 23rd August 2021. The primary objective is to investigate solutions to address the instability of railway embankments located on soft foundations, particularly in East Anglia. The total budget allocated for this project is £600,000, and interested suppliers are invited to contribute their insights and proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground-stabilisation work, civil engineering, and railway construction. Companies capable of providing innovative approaches for stabilising railway embankments without disrupting ongoing operations will find themselves well-suited to compete effectively. Participants should focus on environmentally friendly solutions that not only meet the technical requirements but also align with Network Rail's commitment to sustainability. Potential suppliers are encouraged to submit their detailed insights and summarised proposals to establish a strong standing in this competitive market. ## Notice Network Rail has experienced problems with maintaining track quality on embankments located on soft foundations, in particular those associated with the fens in East Anglia. It is believed that the movements are due to a combination of: * settlement due to compaction of the underlying soft ground, * outwards movement of the soft ground due to the loading of the embankment, and * peat wastage caused by oxidation. To reduce the costs associated with maintenance of the track in these areas, Network Rail is keen to identify suitable approaches to confirm the significant mechanisms for the degradation and to reduce their impact. Any intervention approach needs to meet the following criteria: * The solution needs to be suitable to install on an operational railway corridor with minimal disruption to the operation of the railway * The solution should have an acceptable environmental footprint, with particular regard to the sensitive environment of the Anglian fens and the importance of this environment for the storage of carbon * The solution needs to be capable of achieving a reasonable and quantifiable design life, ideally of at least 60 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to Earthworks Stabilisation. This RFI aims to inform Network Rail of the current market capabilities to support the development of the scope and approach to market. Network Rail would like to invite prospective suppliers to submit a one page summary of research ideas or technologies which address this challenge statement. Network Rail reserves the right to hold discussions with Suppliers, following a response to this RFI. Network Rail intends to select a Supplier(s) to deliver a trial of their solution (including Design, Development, Installation, Testing and Monitoring). Network Rail will award in line with the Utilities Contracts Regulations if a competitive process is required. Please note, Suppliers are not required to hold Principal Contractor licenses to respond to this RFI and Network Rail may support installation through a Contractor. Should you wish to respond to this RFI please follow the below instructions: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the "View Current Opportunities" link and select "#22533 - Earthworks Stabilisation" 3. Download the attachments- "Request for Information - Earthworks Stabilisation" and "Annex 1: Company Information". 4. Complete "Annex 1: Company Information". 5. Please send your one page summary and completed "Annex 1: Company Information" document via email as attachments to briony.toogood@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject "#22533 - Earthworks Stabilisation". The response deadline for this RFI is 17:00 on Monday 23rd August 2021. Any questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to briony.toogood@networkrail.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017726-2021 | | 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 | 26 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45234100 - Railway construction works - 45234114 - Railway embankment construction work - 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311230 - Railway engineering services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017726-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk - http://www.networkrail.co.uk - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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