Official UK procurement notice
Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework
Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionUltrasonic 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.
CPV: Railway-track inspection services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1A competitive tender via RISQS has been completed for the procurement of Ultrasonic…Awarded
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 40%
- price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical: 40
- Price: 60
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 Dec 2025, 11:47 GMT
- Last source update
- 16 Dec 2025, 11:47 GMT
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-083279- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f68eFind a Tender
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing LimitedSME | £10,700,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework · TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing LimitedSME
- Signed
- 15 Dec 2025
- Value
- £10,700,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court of England and WalesReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.