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Pre-Market Engagement for the Supply of Geosynthetics

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 19:47.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV34946000 — Railway-track construction materials and supplies

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Project_44817
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Following publication of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice on 18 November 2025, Network Rail can confirm that the preliminary market engagement has now been completed. The engagement attracted strong interest from across the supply chain and provided valuable insight into current market capability and capacity. Suppliers shared feedback and the practicalities of delivering long-term value across the network. The feedback has been constructive in helping Network Rail shape the final tender documentation, lot structure, and evaluation methodology Network Rail wishes to update the market following the conclusion of the preliminary market engagement: The procurement will proceed using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, comprising Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) stages. A number of recurring points were raised. The following provides Network Rail’s formal response. 1. Product Acceptance (PA) Recognising that a product will need to obtain product approval, questions were raised in relation to how the PA process will work in practice. The PA process will be conducted by Network Rail’s dedicated Product Acceptance team. During the PA process, each supplier will be assigned a dedicated Product Acceptance team member to support progression through the assessment, documentation, and approval requirements. The PA assessment will be undertaken against the relevant, applicable, and current National and/or International Standards in force at the time of submission of the product into the PA process, as well as by reference to the specification to be provided as part of the tender documents. As set out in the PME notice, suppliers may tender without existing PA certification; however, no supply (if successful in being appointed) can commence provision of the relevant product until full PA approval is obtained. 2. Usage Volumes We provided volume data as part of the PME pack and updated data will be shared as part of the tender documents. The volumes are indicative only. They have been calculated using a five-year historic average and are intended solely to provide an overview of the typical demand profile. Actual usage will fluctuate according to maintenance, renewals, and project-driven requirements. Network Rail is therefore unable to provide guaranteed volumes. 3. Roll Sizes and Dimensional Requirements We stated roll sizes within the Lot descriptions and technical documentation provided as part of the PME pack and this information will be shared as part of the tender documents. These roll sizes are fixed requirements. These reflect on-site operational constraints, installation practices, and safety considerations. 4. Approved Use of Biaxial and Triaxial Geogrids A question was raised in relation to use of Biaxial and triaxial geogrids. Biaxial and triaxial geogrid products have already been assessed and accepted through the PA approval process and are therefore approved for use across the Network Rail infrastructure when supplied under a valid Product Acceptance certificate. Both are included within the relevant Lots and are considered suitable for their intended applications, subject to meeting the required technical properties and aperture specifications. 5. E-Auction An E-auction will not form part of the tender. Further details on the next stage and anticipated timelines will be issued in the Tender Notice. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor Find a Tender for the formal launch of the procurement.
Id
015487-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2036, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34946000
Description
Railway-track construction materials and supplies

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
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
Due
28 Nov 2025, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
015487-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
20 Feb 2026, 08:56
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Id
GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNZN-9524-VCQJ

Address

Street Address
Waterloo General Office
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8SW
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI45

Contact

Name
Jaco Badenhorst

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8SW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 015487-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·