Earthworks Stabilisation - Request for Information

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  "date": "2021-07-26T22:45:03+01:00",
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        "description": "The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to Earthworks Stabilisation. This RFI aims to inform Network Rail of the current market capabilities to support the development of the scope and approach to market. \nNetwork Rail would like to invite prospective suppliers to submit a one page summary of research ideas or technologies which address this challenge statement. Network Rail reserves the right to hold discussions with Suppliers, following a response to this RFI.  \nNetwork Rail intends to select a Supplier(s) to deliver a trial of their solution (including Design, Development, Installation, Testing and Monitoring). Network Rail will award in line with the Utilities Contracts Regulations if a competitive process is required. \nPlease note, Suppliers are not required to hold Principal Contractor licenses to respond to this RFI and Network Rail may support installation through a Contractor. \nShould you wish to respond to this RFI please follow the below instructions:\n1.\tFollow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html \n2.\tFrom the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “#22533 - Earthworks Stabilisation”\n3.\tDownload the attachments– “Request for Information – Earthworks Stabilisation” and “Annex 1: Company Information”. \n4.\tComplete “Annex 1: Company Information”.\n5.\tPlease send your one page summary and completed “Annex 1: Company Information” document via email as attachments to briony.toogood@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject “#22533 - Earthworks Stabilisation”.\nThe response deadline for this RFI is 17:00 on Monday 23rd August 2021.  \nAny questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to briony.toogood@networkrail.co.uk."
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    "title": "Earthworks  Stabilisation  - Request for Information",
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    "description": "Network Rail has experienced problems with maintaining track quality on embankments located on soft foundations, in particular those associated with the fens in East Anglia. It is believed that the movements are due to a combination of: \n•\tsettlement due to compaction of the underlying soft ground, \n•\toutwards movement of the soft ground due to the loading of the embankment, and\n•\tpeat wastage caused by oxidation.\nTo reduce the costs associated with maintenance of the track in these areas, Network Rail is keen to identify suitable approaches to confirm the significant mechanisms for the degradation and to reduce their impact. Any intervention approach needs to meet the following criteria:\n•\tThe solution needs to be suitable to install on an operational railway corridor with minimal disruption to the operation of the railway\n•\tThe solution should have an acceptable environmental footprint, with particular regard to the sensitive environment of the Anglian fens and the importance of this environment for the storage of carbon\n•\tThe solution needs to be capable of achieving a reasonable and quantifiable design life, ideally of at least 60 years.",
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