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183592 CP7 Earthworks Asset Monitoring Capital Delivery Western Framework

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£13,246,800

DEADLINE

April 10, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

71332000

REFERENCE

005137-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

The project scope is for surveys and monitoring in the Western route for Geotech. This will roughly consist of four key workstreams. The first work stream is the installation of Earthwork Failure detection systems, these are utilised to detect failures and inform Route Control of earthwork movement. The second is Cant and Twist Sensors, these are track sensors installed at rail level to detect movement in embankments. The third is survey works called Ground Investigation Assessments (GIA), this is pre renewals works to install monitoring such as Piezometers/inclinometer to detect movement or changes in earthworks, technical reports and further recommendations may be requested as part of this workstream. The final is the ongoing maintenance of existing assets, ensuring they are kept live, functional and the systems communicate with route control. For EFD sites this might mean vegetation clearance around cameras, replacement when they are damaged and similar with the Cant and Twist schemes.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Not explicitly detailed in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a single supplier for the framework.
  • Demonstrate competence as assessed at the PSQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) stage.
  • Be eligible to bid under an Open procurement type.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide geotechnical engineering services.
  • Install Earthwork Failure detection systems.
  • Install Cant and Twist Sensors.
  • Conduct Ground Investigation Assessments (GIA), including installation of monitoring equipment (Piezometers/inclinometer), producing technical reports, and providing recommendations.
  • Perform ongoing maintenance of existing assets, including vegetation clearance, replacement of damaged components, and ensuring system communication with route control for EFD and Cant & Twist schemes.
  • Possess expertise in geotechnical surveys and monitoring.
  • Ability to deliver services within the Western route.
  • Capacity to manage a contract duration of 39 months.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate financial capacity to deliver a project with an estimated value of 13,246,800 EUR (£11 million).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-04-10T00:00:00.
  • Participate in the PSQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) stage for competence assessment.

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Planning Notice
Notice005137-2026.html
Summary:
Download failed - no summary available
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data005137-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record outlines an open tender from NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED for geotechnical engineering services, encompassing surveys, monitoring, and maintenance of earthwork failure detection and track movement systems in the Western route.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005137-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data for a Network Rail tender seeking geotechnical engineering services, including surveys, monitoring, and maintenance of earthwork failure detection and track sensor systems.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents005137-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Network Rail seeks a single supplier for an £11M+ framework to provide geotechnical surveys, monitoring, and maintenance services, including installing earthwork failure detection and track sensors, for its Western route, with competence assessed at the PSQ stage.

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56
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a clear scope of work for geotechnical services but suffers from significant deficiencies in transparency and completeness, primarily due to the critical absence of evaluation criteria and lack of e-submission.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance60/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and the lack of explicit detail on mandatory exclusion grounds are significant legal compliance issues for an open procedure, hindering transparency and fair competition. The 'Missing reveal date' also points to a potential transparency gap in the tender documentation.

Missing evaluation criteria
Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly detailed
Clarity60/100

The project scope and technical requirements are clearly described and well-categorized by the AI extraction, providing a good understanding of the services needed. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a major clarity flaw, as bidders cannot understand how their proposals will be assessed, making it difficult to formulate a competitive bid.

No evaluation criteria specified
Performance conditions not explicitly detailed beyond scope
Completeness65/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and location are provided. Requirements are listed, but the critical omission of evaluation criteria significantly impacts the completeness of the tender. Additionally, some minor fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are empty, and one listed document failed to download.

Missing evaluation criteria
One document failed to download
Fairness40/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the submission deadline appears reasonable. However, the absence of evaluation criteria is a severe fairness issue, as it prevents objective and transparent assessment of bids. The lack of e-submission creates barriers to equal access, and the failed document download further compromises full access to tender information. While the technical requirements are specific to the job, the 'single supplier for the framework' combined with missing evaluation criteria raises concerns about potential for limited competition or bias during evaluation.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality50/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which aids planning. However, the lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The absence of an explicit document URL and the failure to download one document also present practical hurdles for potential bidders.

No e-submission
Document URL not explicitly provided/one document failed to download
Data Consistency80/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates (submission deadline, contract start, duration) are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty fields for 'Liable Person' and procedure codes, and the 'Missing reveal date' flag.

Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes
Missing reveal date
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not indicate any focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards. This suggests a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability objectives into the procurement process.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the project scope and technical requirements.
Estimated value, contract duration, and start date are clearly specified.
Appropriate CPV code assigned and procedure type defined.
No reported disputes or suspensions, indicating a stable procurement context.
Most basic information fields are populated and data is largely consistent.

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria, severely impacting transparency and fairness.
Lack of electronic submission support, hindering accessibility and efficiency.
Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly detailed, posing a legal compliance risk.
One tender document failed to download, affecting completeness and bidder access.
No integration of sustainability (green, social, innovation) aspects.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Enable electronic submission to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and align with modern procurement best practices.
3. Ensure all tender documents are accessible and provide explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds.

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56/ 100 · Fair

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