Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £10,700,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2019/S 027-060964
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_49507
Title
Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing Limited
Croft Court, Croft Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0TX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £10,700,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom