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title: "Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework"
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# Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f68e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework has been completed by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd. This framework, aimed at providing ultrasonic testing services, falls under the railway track inspection services category and serves the southern region of Network Rail, including high-speed tracks. The project, worth £10,700,000, was initiated through a competitive tender via RISQS and employs a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract was signed on 15th December 2025, and spans an initial term of three years with an option to extend by up to two additional one-year periods, covering services in the UKJ region.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies operating within non-destructive testing and equipment supply sectors. Given the nature of the services and the technical quality and price investment, businesses equipped with trained ultrasonic rail detection operators and relevant testing equipment are well-suited to compete. Additionally, as a single-supplier framework, it provides the selected supplier, TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing Limited, with the prospect of long-term engagement. SMEs within railway services offering technologically innovative solutions or specialised equipment would find this framework particularly beneficial for expanding their market reach and establishing themselves in the industry.

## Notice

Ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive testing method of inspection (without destroying railway components), which utilises high-frequency ultrasonic pulses to detect internal flaws, ensuring track integrity. The Scope of Services is to provide Network Rail Southern Region (including High Speed) with trained and competent Ultrasonic Rail Detection Operators and equipment to conduct manual testing of all applicable Track Assets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A competitive tender via RISQS has been completed for the procurement of Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework. The Scope of Services is to provide Network Rail Southern Region (including High Speed) with trained and competent Ultrasonic Rail Detection Operators and equipment to conduct manual testing of all applicable Track Assets, including: * Plain Line Track Assets - Jointed Track Assets, Continuously Welded Rail Track Assets, Reduced Section Rail e.g. Adjustment Switches, Testing of Rail Food through Tunnels, Level/Foot Crossings * Switches & Crossings Assets - All types and layouts of Switches and associated Crossings. An all encompassing service has been tendered for, including the provision of the tools required to complete the service. The initial term for the framework is 3 years with the option to extend by +1+1 years (total of 5 years including extensions). This is a single supplier framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083279-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRACKSYS NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083279-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:060964-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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