On Track Drain remediation services

The provision of services is to inspect, flush and remove any sludge, ballast or other waste contained within catch pits, pipes and drains (on-track) by means of high-capacity vacuum and high-pressure water jetting equipment.

The supplier will be required to:

• Provide labour, equipment and rail-borne machines to flush drains and extract waste.
• Undertake minor repairs
• Undertake site surveys prior to commencement of work, including the use of CCTV
• Identify any protected species that may be in situ, identify any flood risk and the potential discharge to ground, coastal or surface waters
• Removal / disposal of waste through appropriate licensed waste disposal processes, including testing for contaminants
• Provision of drainage system photographs and diagrams to demonstrate the work undertaken in preparation for future maintenance activities

Full details can be found in the tender documents.