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title: "Wales & Western - Civils Examination Services (Earthworks)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b66"
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# Wales & Western - Civils Examination Services (Earthworks)

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b66

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is seeking competitive bids for their "Wales & Western - Civils Examination Services (Earthworks)" tender, aimed at ensuring the safety and integrity of structural assets in the railway sector. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with key dates including the expression of interest deadline on 9th January 2026, and the contract award period ending on 8th May 2026. This project focuses on technical inspection services within regions such as Wales and Western UK, with a contract start date of 29th June 2026. The procurement method adopted is a competitive flexible procedure, involving a selective strategy with a maximum two suppliers getting awarded, each responsible for a specific route. The contract value is estimated at £24 million (net amount), further reinforcing the significance of this tender in the railway industry.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering, geotechnical inspection, and infrastructure maintenance sectors. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess the required qualifications, such as a Principal Contractors Licence (PCL) and registration under relevant RISQS codes, are encouraged to participate. The framework agreement allows for businesses to engage in long-term projects, potentially leading to steady growth and development. Companies specialising in technical inspections and emergency response services related to earthworks and rail infrastructure stand in a strong position to benefit from this tender, with the potential to innovate using new technologies like satellite data integration, thereby enhancing their service delivery and market reach.

## Notice

Civil examinations within Network Rail refer to the inspection, examination and reporting of structural assets to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. These examinations help identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and determine necessary maintenance or repair works to prevent failures and ensure continued safe operation of the rail network. An Earthwork examination shall be sufficient to identify or determine and record information to enable Network Rail to manage the safety and performance of the Earthwork in accordance with NR/L3/CIV/065. Asset types to be examined: * Earthworks (as defined by NR/L3/CIV/065): Five chain lengths of Earthwork slope: a soil cutting, rock cutting embankment, or natural slope * Coastal and Estuarine Defences that are formed of earthworks: A Structure that protects railway infrastructure against erosion or flooding by tidal waters. It includes protection works, which protect land against erosion and encroachment by such waters, and which perform no flood defence role; and defences, which protect against flooding or attack by such waters. * Outside Party Slopes, whose failure may impact on Network Rail infrastructure, where the outside party is unable to provide a satisfactory management policy for the slope, will be, so far as is lawful, be subject to a cyclical examination. * A cutting, embankment or natural slope, outside of the Network Rail boundary, owned or managed by an outside party, which may impact on Network Rail infrastructure. Where the outside party is unable to provide a satisfactory management policy for the slope or demonstrate by other means that it is being managed in a satisfactory manner, the slope will, so far as is lawful, be subject to a cyclical examination. Examination Types: * Cyclical Earthwork Examination: These examinations are cyclical in accordance with the Task Schedule or as otherwise instructed by Employer's representative. The scope must adhere to SCHI, SEHI and/or RSHI in accordance with NR/L3/CIV/065 * Rapid Response Earthwork Examination: These examinations are for Emergency Situations as required. The scope is as required by Network Rail. * Geotechnical Incident Report: These examinations are as required by Network Rail. The scope is in accordance with NR/L3/CIV/185. Each Examination of an earthwork shall: * Include the production of a report. * Include an examination to record and report the findings related to the condition of the earthworks including all necessary preparations and arrangements for access to the earthwork. * Update and record data obtained during the examinations in the Network Rail Earthworks Database using Network Rail Earthworks Examination Software. * Support the Employer's Representative in the management and co-ordination of examination of earthworks. * Include any vegetation clearance necessary to enable examinations of earthwork. * Provide a rapid response service to attend and report on earthwork failures and Geotechnical incidents in accordance with NR/L3/CIV/065 and NR/L3/CIV/185. In the later years of this Framework, the Geotech teams plan to move to non-traditional methods of examination. By integrating satellite data into core processes, and other observed data sets, the business can significantly reduce its reliance on traditional on-site examinations, enhancing efficiency and improving asset management decisions. Based on currently available information we are expecing the following: * CP7 Y4 50% reduction in Condition A-C assets excluding rock cuttings * CP7 Y5 70% reduction in Condition A-C assets excluding rock cuttings

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial Term: 3 Years Extension Term: 1+1+1+1+1 Years

### Planning Information

Please complete the questionnaire https://forms.office.com/e/MQg4HnttsN by 30th September 2025. 
Responses will be reviewed to inform the design of the procurement strategy and framework documentation.
Completion of the questionnaire is not a prerequisite for future participation in the tender, but early engagement will help ensure the framework is structured to meet the needs of both Network Rail and the supply market.
If you have any questions regarding this notice please contact rhiah.mclean@networkrail.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075984-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-05-29 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 12:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075984-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 13:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056987-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075984-2025
  21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056987-2025
  16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/e/MQg4HnttsN
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/safety/principal-contractor-licensing/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
- https://www.risqs.org/

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