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Infrastructure Monitoring Core Service
Descriptions
Network Rail ("the Authority") is procuring an end to end Infrastructure Monitoring (IM) solution to replace its life expired dedicated IM fleet and assure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Great Britain rail network. The supplier will provide, operate and maintain the assets, systems and services necessary to capture, process, assure and deliver all required IM data streams to Network Rail's Enterprise Data Platform, in accordance with relevant Measurement Standards and IM Data Specifications, so that the Authority receives the right data, in full and on time, for use by end customers across Regions and Routes.
The solution may combine dedicated IM rolling stock, in service monitoring (on timetabled passenger or freight services) and, where appropriate on a cost-benefit basis, non train borne methods (e.g., Road-Rail Vehicle (RRV)), provided all applicable law, policy and standards are met. The supplier will act as Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM), manage obsolescence, ensure approvals for operation on the British network, and deliver services against a jointly maintained Joint Operating Plan. Network Rail will not purchase or own the solution assets.
Core scope of services and outputs
• Data capture & delivery: Provision of 18 IM data streams to the Authority's defined structures/formats (open, non proprietary) and timelines, including urgent reporting for safety critical findings. Data assurance (including ISO 8000 aligned data quality regime), secure handling/retention, and transmission (default use of Network Rail telecoms where suitable) are in scope.
• Operations: Plan, crew and run IM activities in accordance with the Joint Operating Plan (dedicated paths arranged by Network Rail; in service paths orchestrated by the supplier with the relevant TOC/FOC). The solution must minimise non recording mileage and timetable capacity consumption (e.g., by operating closer to line speed) and be resilient to disruption (e.g., recovery runs to protect maximum measurement intervals).
• Maintenance & reliability: Provide serviceable, compliant, calibrated assets/systems designed for reliability, maintainability and ease of operation; hold/maintain necessary licenses/approvals (including ORR requirements) and product acceptance; manage spares, calibration, and certification.
• Continuous improvement & innovation: Deliver ongoing efficiency/performance improvements and proactively stimulate market innovation against Network Rail's future ambitions, using open architectures that mitigate vendor/technology lock in and enable integration of best of breed systems via change control where approved.
• Performance management: Meet a KPI regime covering service reliability, on time delivery, completion rate, data compliance, data quality, user satisfaction, continuous improvement, innovation, social value, safety, and environment/sustainability.
• Mobilisation & transition: Mobilise new solution per tendered plan; as capabilities enter service, Network Rail will decommission the current IM fleet. Supplier support may be requested for advice during transition.
Minimum data streams in scope
• Rail flaw detection.
• Rail depth.
• Rail surface crack.
• Rail profile (wear).
• Track bed condition (e.g., ballast depth/fouling).
• Structure gauging.
• Platform gauging.
• Track intervals (six foot gauging).
• Ballast profile.
• Track geometry.
• Track imagery (shoulder to shoulder).
• Automated track inspection.
• Static OLE geometry.
• OLE contact wire wear.
• Conductor rail geometry.
• Conductor rail wear.
• Forward facing imagery.
• Communications networks signal strength (e.g., GSM R, public mobile).
Standards, compliance and constraints
Data streams must meet the relevant Measurement Standards and Data Specifications (e.g., NR/L2/TRK series, NR/L2/ELP/27325, NR/L2/TRK/3204, NR/L2/TRK/038, etc.), with delivery frequencies adhering to nominal and maximum intervals defined per track section in the Baseline Coverage Requirements. The solution must comply with applicable law and Railway Group Standards, data protection/security requirements, and environmental/sustainability obligations; emissions reduction (e.g., electric where feasible, electro diesel where necessary) is expected.
Out of scope
Analysis of data beyond the IM Data Specifications, and the operation, maintenance and disposal of the existing IM fleet.
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Tender Regions
CPV Codes
71700000 - Monitoring and control services
35613000 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
34620000 - Rolling stock
72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
71631470 - Railway-track inspection services
34611000 - Locomotives
71355000 - Surveying services
50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
72222300 - Information technology services
Keywords
locomotives
rail engines
diesel locomotives
electric locomotives
steam locomotives
railway traction units
mainline locomotives
shunting locomotives
high-power locomotives
freight locomotives
rolling stock
railway vehicles
tramway vehicles
rail rolling stock
rail transport units
rail car fleets
wheeled rail equipment
passenger and freight rolling stock
maintenance rail vehicles
service railway vehicles
freight wagons
rail service wagons
rail work trains
rail repair vehicles
freight rail cars
industrial railway wagons
unmanned aerial vehicles
UAVs
drones
military drones
UAV platforms
unmanned aircraft
aerial drones
drone systems
UAS
reconnaissance drones
rail system maintenance
track vehicle repair
railway component servicing
depot workshop services
rail torque calibration
bogie maintenance
rail braking system test
infrastructure vehicle repair
rail equipment overhaul
rail safety inspection
rail alignment inspection
sleeper replacement
ballast tamping
track welding
switchgear maintenance
level crossing repair
rail grinding
drainage improvement
ultrasonic rail testing
overhead line inspection
surveying services
geodetic surveying
land surveying
engineering surveys
boundary surveys
site measurements
survey-grade mapping
spatial data collection
rail track geometry evaluation
sleeper condition inspection
rail wear measurement
ballast profiling
point and crossing inspection
ultrasonic rail defect detection
track alignment surveying
rail tension testing
environmental monitoring
process control
remote sensing
automated feedback systems
real-time data acquisition
supervisory control
SCADA services
telemetry monitoring
performance control audits
IT operations management
network administration
system provisioning
infrastructure maintenance
helpdesk support
service desk operations
IT backup services
server management
system monitoring
IT lifecycle support
quality audit execution
compliance review services
defect trend analysis
performance benchmarking
test process evaluation
QA documentation audit
validation review sessions
regulatory compliance checks
system readiness assessment
quality maturity diagnostics
hardware-software interfacing strategy
peripheral configuration consulting
embedded systems linkage
firmware integration plans
controller interface mapping
device communication protocols
sensor-actuator coordination
physical systems synchronization
system bus configuration
Tender Lot Details
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