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title: "Unmanned Aerial Systems Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fb0f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2023-09-08"
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# Unmanned Aerial Systems Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fb0f

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a tender for an Unmanned Aerial Systems Framework for the provision of services to manage its national infrastructure 365 days per year. The framework is expected to have 3 lots serving England, Scotland, and Wales, providing access to professional UAS operators/service providers for survey capability and maintaining in-house UAS hardware and operating capability. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, and interested parties are invited to respond to the Request for Information by the future notice date of November 13, 2023.

This opportunity presents potential for businesses providing UAV inspection and survey services, UAS and operational products, and CAA accredited UAS pilot training. Companies offering technical training services and interested in supplying services to England, Wales, and Scotland may find this tender suitable for business growth. Network Rail is seeking multiple suppliers to support its UAS operations, creating opportunities for businesses in the support services for land transport industry category.

## Notice

Network Rail is seeking to put in place a UAS framework for the provision of services to help manage its national infrastructure and estate 365 days per year. It is anticipated that the framework will consist of 3 lots, each with multiple suppliers serving England, Scotland and Wales. The framework will provide Network Rail with access to several professional UAS operators/service providers to deliver survey capability across England, Scotland and Wales. Additionally, the framework will provide access to suppliers to support Network Rail in maintaining its existing in-house UAS hardware and operating capability.

### Lot Information

Unmanned Aerial Systems Framework - Training Services

Network Rail is seeking to put in place a UAS framework for the provision of services to help manage its national infrastructure. The framework will provide Network Rail with access to several service providers support Network Rail in maintaining its existing in-house UAS capability through the training, to CAA standards, of UAS(drone) operators. Additional information: Network Rail has used professional UAS operators since 2014 to survey its assets and undertake inspections. In 2019, it obtained its own CAA operational authorisation to conduct commercial drone operations and today it has over 200 volunteer pilots and a fleet of around 400 drones supplimenting services from external drone service suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026556-2023 |
| 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 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 63710000 - Support services for land transport
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2023 at 07:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026556-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk

## Provenance

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