Scope
Description
Network Rail require an Aerial Survey of the UK rail network, principally consisting of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and RGB (Red, Green and Blue) data capture.
There is a desire to capture this data in the winter 2027/28 season (November 2027 to March 2028) and process it rapidly for the purposes of delivering Earthwork Asset condition information.
Total value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79961200 - Aerial photography services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 May 2026
Engagement process description
Network Rail is inviting all interested parties to express their interest in this 'Pre-Market Engagement exercise' - Please email marcus.pendlebury@networkrail.co.uk with the subject heading "NR National Aerial Survey".
Once interest has been logged, Network Rail will send a Market Engagement Questionnaire along with a background information document. We request that the questionnaire is completed by Monday 2nd March 2026 at 17:00 hours, so please register your interest as soon as possible.
A follow-up market engagement session may be held with all suppliers, or individual clarification questions sought in response to the questionnaire.
Please also register as a supplier on our Procurement portal at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ if you haven't done so already.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 June 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: Marcus Pendlebury
Telephone: +447794101149
Email: Marcus.Pendlebury@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government