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Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 14:23.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£10.7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
15 Dec 2025
Award ID
083279-2025-ecm_49507-1
Status
active
Location
Staffordshire, UK, ST5 0TX, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV71631470 — Railway-track inspection services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05f68e
Status
complete
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
71631470
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway-track inspection services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Description
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.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Entry 2
Region
UKJ

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-79855
Name
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8SW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Waterloo General Offices

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
RAILWAY_SERVICES
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Railway services

Identifier

Legal Name
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 1908781000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-169347
Name
TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Staffordshire
Postal Code
ST5 0TX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Croft Court, Croft Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing Limited
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-136
Name
High Court of England and Wales

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of England and Wales

Award information

Award 1
Id
083279-2025-ecm_49507-1
Title
Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-169347
Name
TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
083279-2025-ecm_49507-1
Title
Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework
Status
active
Award ID
083279-2025-ecm_49507-1
Date Signed
15 Dec 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
10,700,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKJ · SE1 8SW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI
  • Delivery location · UKJ

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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