Planning

Fencing and Vegetation Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

16 Jan 2020 at 10:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Fencing and Vegetation Services" is being conducted by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, located in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement falls under the planning stage as of 16th January 2020, with an engagement end date set for 12th February 2020 at 23:59:59. The tender is aimed at acquiring services related to the management, maintenance, and clearance of lineside vegetation, as well as the installation and maintenance of fencing. The industry category includes agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products, with a particular focus on fencing components and safety equipment installation work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that are experienced in vegetation management and fencing services, especially those who may not have previously worked in the rail infrastructure sector. Network Rail is keen to explore new suppliers who are capable and willing to engage with them for these services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant industries are encouraged to participate, as they could bring valuable expertise and innovation to the table. Interested parties are invited to submit a questionnaire by the specified deadline to initiate collaboration with Network Rail.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fencing and Vegetation Services

Notice Description

In regard to Fencing and Vegetation generally there is an overall requirement for the provision of all the very necessary experienced labour, plant and equipment to deliver our lineside Vegetation Clearance and Maintenance Services, Fencing Installation and Maintenance requirements. With consideration to Ecological and Environmental factors, Vegetation briefly comprises management, maintenance and clearance of lineside vegetation on our infrastructure and assets. Land topography may be challenging for example it may be steep, unsound ground, significantly overgrown with limited working space available on embankments, cuttings and adjacent land; on rare occasions there is close proximity to a live railway. Network Rail are keen to understand new opportunities in its supply chain, you may be a supplier of Vegetation and/or Fencing Services that has never worked on the Rail Infrastructure previously and we would like to understand your capacity, capability and willingness to work with us. As stated, this early engagement is not a Call for Competition, nor an appeal for an Expression of Interest. At time of writing, the purpose of this notice and questionnaire is solely to undertake early market engagement and does not formally begin the procurement or constitute any commitment by Network Rail to undertake any formal procurement exercise. Interested parties are invited to request a copy of the questionnaire by emailing susan.bulfield@networkrail.co.uk referencing 'Vegetation and Fencing Services", in addition, please include the name and address with postcode of your business and should you have additional offices please include all office/site addresses. We will then send you a Questionnaire for completion and return to susan.bulfield@networkrail.co.uk by 13:00hrs on 12/02/2020. Any submissions received shall be treated with the strictest confidence by the responsible officer and will not be shared with any Third Party.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2319fc1-2d38-40f2-97cb-2c7868dd984b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

34928220 - Fencing components

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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