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Aerial Survey of the UK Rail Network - LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Aerial Photography

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Deadline
64 days left
May 31, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
008527-2026
Value
£12,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 30, 2026

Deadline for Questions

May 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 31, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 30, 2027

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Budget
£12,000,000
Duration
12 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (7)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Express interest by email to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited to participate in the pre-market engagement.
--Submit the expression of interest by the deadline of May 31, 2026.
--Complete and submit the market engagement questionnaire, which will be provided by Network Rail after expressing interest.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are provided in the given information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Be an interested supplier or party capable of providing aerial survey services for the UK rail network.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS7
--Possess the capability to perform aerial surveys of the UK rail network.
--Be capable of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data capture.
--Be capable of RGB (Red, Green and Blue) data capture.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No explicit financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, financial ratios) are provided in the given information.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

Planning NoticeHTM
008527-2026.html

Network Rail is conducting pre-market engagement for an estimated £10M aerial survey of the UK rail network, involving LiDAR and RGB data capture in winter 2027/28, and invites interested parties to express interest by May 31, 2026, to receive a questionnaire.

OCDS RecordDOC
008527-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured data about Network Rail's upcoming tender for an aerial survey of the UK rail network, including LiDAR and RGB data capture, planned for winter 2027/28 to assess Earthwork Asset conditions.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
008527-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS Release Package provides official planning details for Network Rail's tender seeking an aerial survey of the UK rail network, including LiDAR and RGB data capture, scheduled for winter 2027/28.

Official PDF VersionPDF
008527-2026_official.pdf

Network Rail is conducting pre-market engagement for a £10M aerial survey of the UK rail network (LiDAR and RGB data capture) planned for winter 2027/28, inviting interested parties to express interest by May 31, 2026, to receive a market engagement questionnaire.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured pre-market engagement notice for a significant aerial survey project, clearly outlining the scope and technical requirements. However, as a planning notice, it naturally lacks formal tender details such as a defined procedure type, comprehensive evaluation criteria, and e-submission capabilities, which will be critical for the subsequent formal tender.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice clearly defines the service required and the CPV code is appropriate. As a planning notice, the absence of a formal procedure type and detailed legal requirements for the full tender is expected but noted. The deadline for expressing interest is reasonable.

Procedure type not defined
Formal evaluation criteria missing (for future tender)
Clarity80/100

The description of the aerial survey, including LiDAR and RGB data capture, target season, and desired outcome, is exceptionally clear. Technical capability requirements are well-articulated. However, the absence of evaluation criteria for the eventual tender is a significant clarity gap.

Evaluation criteria not specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information, estimated value, duration, and location are all provided. The AI-extracted requirements offer a good overview of technical and eligibility needs. However, the lack of formal tender documents, a defined procedure, and especially evaluation criteria makes it incomplete as a full tender package.

Formal procedure type missing
Evaluation criteria not defined
Fairness85/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the technical requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific supplier. The deadline for expressing interest is reasonable. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and the lack of e-submission could impact fairness and equal access in the subsequent formal tender.

No e-submission
Evaluation criteria not specified
Practicality65/100

Key practical details like contract start date and duration are provided. However, the reliance on email for expression of interest instead of a dedicated e-submission platform is a notable practical limitation for a procurement of this scale.

No e-submission platform
Data Consistency90/100

The provided data is largely consistent, with logical dates and values. The 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' are consistent with its 'planning' status, indicating these details are yet to be formalized.

Sustainability50/100

The notice does not include any explicit green procurement, social, or innovation criteria. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability objectives into a significant public contract.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of service requirements.
Estimated value and key timelines (duration, start date) are well-defined.
Requirements for market engagement are clearly articulated.
CPV code is appropriately assigned.
Transparency through OCDS data provision.

Concerns

Absence of formal procedure type and evaluation criteria for the future tender.
Lack of e-submission capabilities for expressions of interest.
No explicit mention of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects.
Missing reveal date for the formal tender.

Recommendations

1. Develop and clearly publish comprehensive evaluation criteria for the formal tender.
2. Implement an e-submission platform for all stages of the procurement process.
3. Integrate specific sustainability, social, and innovation criteria into the tender documentation.

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