--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement for the Supply of Geosynthetics" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052b0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052b0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052b0f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Pre-Market Engagement for the Supply of Geosynthetics Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052b0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052b0f.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is advancing through the procurement planning stage for its geosynthetics supply project, crucial for reinforcing trackbeds and enhancing infrastructure lifespan. The initiative, titled "Pre-Market Engagement for the Supply of Geosynthetics," is set under the Competitive Flexible Procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. The project aligns with the utilities special regime within the goods category and involves a framework agreement. Located across the United Kingdom, the procurement is planned to commence on 1 January 2027, extending up to 31 December 2032, with potential renewal until 2036. This preliminary engagement concluded successfully on 20 February 2026, following an initial notice period ending on 28 November 2025. The feedback from market participants has been instrumental in shaping the final tender specifications, ensuring compliance with national and international standards through a structured product acceptance process. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction materials, primarily those providing geosynthetic products. With an estimated gross value of £24 million over the contract period, SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering competition and supporting business expansion through long-term contracts. Companies capable of supplying biaxial and triaxial geogrids or similar materials used in railway infrastructure are well-placed to compete in this procurement process. Network Rail's willingness to work closely with suppliers during the product acceptance phase and ensure technical compliance underscores their commitment to facilitating market participation and innovative solutions, thus presenting a strategic growth opportunity for enterprises operating within this sector. ## Notice Geosynthetics are critical in maintaining and improving Network Rail's asset performance by reinforcing trackbeds, improving drainage, and extending asset life. The procurement documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. https://networkrail.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the Current Opportunities link and select #44817 Supply of Geosynthetics ### Planning Information The Purpose of this pre-market engagement exercise is to seek the markets views, capabilities, capacity and levels of interest within the supply of geosynthetics market. The procurement documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. https://networkrail.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the Current Opportunities link and select #44817 Supply of Geosynthetics ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015487-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 LIMITED | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies ## Release History - 20 Feb 2026 at 08:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015487-2026 - 18 Nov 2025 at 15:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074837-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 16:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029317-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015487-2026 20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074837-2025 18th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029317-2025 2nd June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://networkrail.bravosolutions.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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