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# Unmanned Aerial Systems Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/unmanned-aerial-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03fb0f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Unmanned Aerial Systems Framework". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited-coh-02904587)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Support services for land transport, Technical training services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03fb0f`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/unmanned-aerial-systems-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-03fb0f#tl-md)

## Description
Network Rail is seeking to put in place a UAS framework for the provision of services to help manage its national infrastructure and estate 365 days per year.
It is anticipated that the framework will consist of 3 lots, each with multiple suppliers serving England, Scotland and Wales. 
The framework will provide Network Rail with access to several professional UAS operators/service providers to deliver survey capability across England, Scotland and Wales. Additionally, the framework will provide access to suppliers to support Network Rail in maintaining its existing in-house UAS hardware and operating capability.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 3: Unmanned Aerial Systems Framework - Training Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 80531200
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** Network Rail is seeking to put in place a UAS framework for the provision of services to help manage its national infrastructure.
The framework will provide Network Rail with access to several service providers support Network Rail in maintaining its...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F026556-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-09-08T07:24:37.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T22:15:25.389Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03fb0f