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    ContractsRail Flaw Detection Equipment Supply and Maintenance Framework
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    Rail Flaw Detection Equipment Supply and Maintenance Framework

    Network Rail seeks suppliers to provide new ultrasonic rail flaw detection devices with maintenance and support services under a three-year framework agreement starting April 2027.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 29 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
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    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 1 months ago.

    29 July 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Network Rail is seeking suppliers to provide new ultrasonic rail flaw detection devices to replace approximately 30 aging units, along with ongoing maintenance and support services. This mini-competition (RISQS code C.C.3.4.5.6) aims to identify suppliers offering competitive whole-life value. Replacement devices will be procured on a phased basis as operational requirements dictate. The appointed supplier must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized to provide all maintenance services. The anticipated contract duration is three years from April 2027, with optional one-year extensions (up to two additional years). Suppliers must express interest by 27 August 2026 at 12:00 noon via RISQS—late submissions will not be accepted. The combined Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be conducted through BravoNR, with documents launching in October 2026 and closing by December 2026. Suppliers without BravoNR access should register at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. Product acceptance must be achieved before the PSQ/ITT closing date. Network Rail reserves the right to amend or withdraw this opportunity. For inquiries, contact Victoria.clark1@networkrail.co.uk.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06d6bd
    NR
    Buyer
    NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
    Sector
    Research & Innovation