Open tenders / Architecture, engineering & surveying
Open tender · Notice 096680-2026
Provision of Aerial Survey of the UK Rail Network - LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Aerial Photography
- Value
- £12m
- Closes
- Not stated
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 30 Sep 2027 – 29 Sep 2030
In plain English
Network Rail wants a contractor to carry out an aerial survey of the UK rail network using LiDAR and aerial (RGB) photography, mainly to assess earthwork asset condition. The work is wanted for the winter 2027/28 season, with a contract running from 30 September 2027 to 29 September 2030, valued at around £12,000,000.
Good fit for: Specialist aerial survey or geospatial data firms with LiDAR and photogrammetry capability covering large-scale rail or transport infrastructure.
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What the buyer says
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.
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 13 Oct 2026.
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