Scope
Description
Network Rail is issuing this preliminary market engagement notice to better understand the current capabilities of the supply market for lineside tree surveys. The proposed framework scope requirements are provision of professionally competent inspectors familiar with working in rail and utility environments that can undertake tree inspections within and outside the railway boundary and adjacent facilities.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,200,000 excluding VAT
- £3,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2033
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311000 - Survey services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 February 2026
Engagement process description
Network Rail is using this market engagement to better understand the capability and assess the level of interest to deliver the current proposed approach. This feedback will help inform Network Rail how best to deliver this potential procurement event.
For the sake of clarity, this is not a call to competition and no contract(s) will be awarded to any supplier as a result of participating in this exercise.
The Market Engagement for the 'Lineside Tree Surveys Eastern Region' will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire deadline is 6th February 2026.
Responding to this Notice is an opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback.
Should you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below:
1) Accessing the documents:
a. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
b. From the welcome screen, access the “Current Opportunities” link and select “Lineside Tree Surveys - Eastern”. Login is not required.
c. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section.
2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, please complete the questionnaire via the link provided within the market engagement document titled 'Lineside Tree Surveys Eastern Market Engagement'. Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly.
3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 May 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Paisley Chalk
Email: paisley.chalk@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government