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Rail-based ultrasonic testing capability
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government
In brief
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 3 years, starting 15 November 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 28 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The requirement is for a rail-based ultrasonic testing capability designed to supplement existing Ultrasonic Testing Units (UTUs). The service will be deployed across all Routes and Regions, based on local demand and planning.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 084372-2026
About the buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
248Awards
83Suppliers it has used most
- Oracle Corporation UK Limited5 contracts
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- Tended Limited3 contracts
- Inspire (Structures) Ltd2 contracts
- Pole Star Eam Limited2 contracts
- QTS Group Limited2 contracts
- Siemens Mobility Limited2 contracts
- TrackSYS Non Destructive Testing Limited2 contracts
From notice 084372-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.