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Provision of Aerial Survey of the UK Rail Network - LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Aerial Photography

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Published: Oct 13, 2026

Updated: Oct 13, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the architecture and engineering, transport and logistics and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the architecture and engineering sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Network Rail require an Aerial Survey of the UK rail network, principally consisting of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and RGB (Red, Green and Blue) data capture. There is a desire to capture this data in the winter 2027/28 season (November 2027 to March 2028) and process it rapidly for the purposes of delivering Earthwork Asset condition information.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 096692-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED has issued 229 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 18 currently open and 96 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 096692-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.