Dynamic Track Gauge – Railway Measurement Devices – Eastleigh Recommendation Response

Concepts

• research and development
• nr’s technical authority
• dynamic track gauge
• eastleigh
• novel measurement device
• dynamic gauge
• eastleigh recommendation response
• railway measurement devices
• gauge
• network rail

Location

London

Description

Network Rail (NR) owns, operates and maintains the UK Rail Infrastructure. Following a derailment at Eastleigh in 2020, NR’s Technical Authority has identified a need for a novel measurement device to record and report dynamic track gauge (the distance between two rails).

Total Quantity or Scope

The desired end state is a solution or solutions that provide adequate early warning of lateral rail movement under traffic. If successful, the product could be deployed on S&C assets and on plainline, where the existing dynamic gauge monitoring system do not provide coverage (e.g. very low category routes, sidings, station areas). These areas are typically inspected manually using gauge recording trolleys, and visual / tactile inspections to identify failed components.

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

Other Information

To access the instruction/guidance on how to be apart of the initial Pre Market engagement and to access the Pre Market engagement support document please follow below link. Deadline for responding is Friday 27th May 2022. https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportu... Send your completed RFI submission template via email as an attachment to Charlotte.Green2@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject ““Project 33136 – Eastleigh Recommendation Response"