Find a Tender
Open for tender
31d 23h left
Typical competition: 4 bids
#h6vhtk-06f966
Published 14 Sept 2026, 15:22 BST
Official UK Procurement Procedure
Lineside Tree Surveys - Eastern
Authority:NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED(Public Body)
Framework Agreement
Multi-lot
services
Competitive flexible procedure
Above threshold
WTO GPA (GPA · CPTPP)
{"utilities"}
VCSE suitable
Delivery:
UK
Framework ceiling (notional)
£3,600,000
Submission deadline
16 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST
Clarification Cut-Off
5 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST
Contract duration
6 yrs
What is being bought & procurement scope
Procurement Scope & Specification
Executive Summary: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Lineside Tree Surveys - Eastern". Published status: active. Published value: £3,600,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST. Published submission portal: networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk.
Official Requirement Description:
The framework will deliver on-foot lineside tree surveys across the Eastern Region routes to identify and mitigate the risks associated with dead, diseased, and dying trees. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 (East Coast and East Midlands) and Lot 2 (North and East).
Lots and requirements (2)
Procurement Structure
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1 - East Coast and East MidlandsactivePublished value£2,400,000On-foot Lineside Tree Surveys for the East Coast and East Midlands ELR's to mitigate the risk of dead, diseased and dying trees.Contract period:5 Apr 2027 — 4 Apr 2033 (6 yrs)Eligibility:VCSE eligiblePre-Qualification & Selection Criteria (PQQ)
- PQQNo limit to number of suppliers at PSQ stage, but limited to a maximum of 5 at ITT.
- PQQNo limit to number of suppliers at PSQ stage, but limited to a maximum of 5 at ITT.
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2 - North & EastactivePublished value£1,200,000On-foot Lineside Tree Surveys for the North & East ELR's to mitigate the risk of dead, diseased and dying trees.Contract period:5 Apr 2027 — 4 Apr 2033 (6 yrs)Eligibility:VCSE eligiblePre-Qualification & Selection Criteria (PQQ)
- PQQNo limit to number of suppliers at PSQ stage, but limited to a maximum of 5 at ITT.
- PQQNo limit to number of suppliers at PSQ stage, but limited to a maximum of 5 at ITT.
Published award criteria & contract terms
From this notice
Only criteria and terms published on this notice. Conditions of participation in the tender pack are not inferred.
Evaluation weighting
Quality: 100
Price: 100
Published sub-criteria
- ITT — 50
- ITT — 50
- ITT — 50
- ITT — 50
Published terms
Contract duration6 yrs
Selection criteria are also published on 2 lots — see the lot list above.Procedure terms & legal framework
| Procedure method | Competitive flexible procedure | Legal basis | UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023 | Procurement category | services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notice status | Open for tender | Procurement threshold | Above threshold (FTS publication) | Regulatory regime | {"utilities"} |
| Commercial structure | Framework agreement | Competition type | Competitive procedure | GPA WTO covered | {"GPA","CPTPP"} |
| Recurring procurement | Yes · Anticipated re-tender | First published | 14 Sept 2026, 15:22 BST | Last source update | 14 Sept 2026, 15:22 BST |
| Award evaluation window | Submission end — 5 Apr 2027, 23:59 BST | Classification (CPV) | Survey services | ||
| Delivery area | UK | ||||
| Official Registry OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-06f966 | ||||
How to participate & submission route
Authorized E-Sourcing Portal
Supplier login required
Online submission allowed
Language: EN
Access & Registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
| Expression of interest (EOI) | 16 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST | Tender submission deadline | 16 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST | Clarification deadline | 5 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission channel | Official e-sourcing portal | Electronic submission | Allowed | Accepted languages | en |
| Participation fee | Free of charge (Open access) | ||||
Detailed Submission Instructions & Authority Contacts
Via BravoNR - project_42929 - #41349 - Lineside Tree Surveys - Eastern
PSQ - self invite
ITT - invitation only
networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Timeline
- Procedure published
14 Sept 2026, 15:22 BST - Clarification deadline
5 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST - Submission deadline
16 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST
Commercial outcome and contract awards
Awards (0)No award published |
Contracts (0)No contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Notice history
From official release and amendment events
- Official notice release published
14 Sept 2026, 15:22 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contracting authority
Public Body
Official Documents & Specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 14 Sept 2026, 15:22 BST