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title: "Automated ballast profile Identification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ea"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Automated ballast profile Identification

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ea

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Automated Ballast Profile Identification," focusing on services in the research and development category. The project aims to develop an automated solution for identifying ballast profile compliance, crucial for track safety and stability. With a location base primarily in the United Kingdom, this procurement is currently in the planning stage, and interested parties should note that the final expressions of interest are due by 19th November 2025. The contract period is expected to begin on 23rd July 2026 and conclude on 23rd January 2028, aligning with strategic goals for digital innovation and data-driven asset management within Network Rail’s infrastructure programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with a focus on technological innovations in infrastructure and predictive maintenance. Companies with expertise in digital solutions for the rail sector or automated safety systems could greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process. Being part of Network Rail's initiative provides an excellent platform for business growth, especially for organisations capable of providing cutting-edge, reliable solutions that enhance railway safety and efficiency across the UK rail network.

## Notice

Network Rail is seeking to understand market interest and readiness to deliver an automated solution for identifying ballast profile compliance across its track infrastructure. Ballast condition is a key determinant of track stability and safety. Network Rail seeks a reliable, automated method to measure ballast profiles and identify areas of non-compliance to support preventative maintenance and asset management. This initiative supports Network Rail's goals for digital innovation, safety assurance, and predictive maintenance. It aligns with the broader programme of intelligent infrastructure and data-driven asset management

### Planning Information

For further information relating to the scope of this pre-market engagement and the submission process, please review the document titled 'EOI RD Final' via the instructions below:
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 '#42526 - Automated ballast profile identification'
Click on the PDF attachments to view the attached documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068004-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 23 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 19:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068004-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068004-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

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