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Published 16 Dec 2025, 11:47 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework

Official notice

Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Central government)

Framework agreementServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 15 Dec 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Railway-track inspection services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1A competitive tender via RISQS has been completed for the procurement of Ultrasonic…Awarded

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.

Delivery: London, South East

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40%
  • price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40
  • Price: 60
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
16 Dec 2025, 11:47 GMT
Last source update
16 Dec 2025, 11:47 GMT
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-083279
Classification (CPV)
Railway-track inspection services
Delivery area
London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID
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Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 1admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 1
Contracts signed 1latest 15 Dec 2025

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework

    Signed
    15 Dec 2025
    Value
    £10,700,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentRailway services Waterloo General Offices, London, South East, SE1 8SWContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England and WalesReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.