#26734 - Remote Condition Monitoring for Track Buckle Risk and Detection R&D

Tender description

The onset of hot weather brings with it the risk of track buckling if high rail temperatures are combined with deficiencies within the track system (i.e., incorrect rail stress, disturbed / deficient ballast, lateral alignment faults, incorrect rail joint gaps, etc.). Ideally, all such deficiencies should be eliminated before the hot weather season starts. As air temperatures increase during periods of hot weather, rail temperatures also increase. Metals expand and contract as the temperature changes. If a length of steel rail is rigidly clamped at both ends and then heated, the metal expands and is put under compression until the force becomes too great and exceeds the track systems lateral resistance forces. A PIN was run in early 2021 to determine the levels of pre-market engagement of this challenge statement which received a strong response. Network Rail would like to invite prospective suppliers to complete Phase 1 and 2 of the Track Buckle Risk and Detection Tender we are putting out which will ask a range of Qualification, Technical and Commercial questions. The documents required to determine your decision to participate are attached alongside this Opportunity listing. To access the instruction and guidance on how to be a part of the tender please follow the below steps to access the ITT for Track Buckle Risk and Detection: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access ITT_14637 and ITT_14638 Please note: The deadline for this tender is 19/12/2022 17:00pm and you must complete both Phase 1 and 2 ITT’s to be considered for this contract.