Rail Infrastructure Monitoring Service Replacement

A Prior Information Notice
by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
8 year
Value
£0-£1B
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
09 May 2025
Delivery
26 Feb 2027 to 25 Feb 2035
Deadline
n/a

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Location

United Kingdom:

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Description

Network Rail collects infrastructure monitoring data primarily from a fleet of dedicated infrastructure monitoring trains, commonly known as ‘the yellow fleet’. It is well recognised that the existing monitoring fleet is outdated, unpredictable, and ready for retirement. Our vision, as discussed in previous engagements, is to procure a comprehensive service that will replace the existing methods of collection, manage operations, and deliver the necessary output data to Network Rail. Network Rail is agnostic to the method of data collection and believes that, over time, this could evolve into a hybrid approach combining both train and non-train borne collection methods. We are particularly interested in understanding new and innovative non-train borne methods for monitoring railway infrastructure, both now and in the future. This could include, but is not limited to, railroad vehicles, drones, robots, and satellites. Innovation must be at the forefront of any solution we adopt as we aim to transform the way we collect and use data for infrastructure monitoring.

CPV Codes

  • 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services
  • 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
  • 34620000 - Rolling stock
  • 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
  • 34611000 - Locomotives
  • 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
  • 72222300 - Information technology services
  • 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
  • 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
  • 71355000 - Surveying services
  • 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
  • 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-050f71
  • FTS 019963-2025

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