Planning

Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

17 Mar 2021 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT". This procurement falls under the industry category of track-alignment machinery and is relevant for businesses located in the South East of England. The engagement period is set to conclude on 26th March 2021, with suppliers being requested to provide information on their existing products that meet the specified requirements.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in innovative engineering solutions and portable technology capable of monitoring rail conditions. Companies that manufacture or distribute equipment compatible with DC third rail electrification and robust enough to endure the operational environment would be well-positioned to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate how their products can address Network Rail's specifications, which aim to enhance safety and operational efficiency on the rail network.

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Notice Title

Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

This information is requested as part of a soft market testing exercise in order to seek the market's solution to detect lateral movement at any point in the track over a 100m length, including in curves and in turnout routes in S&C. The two scenarios in mind are to detect gauge spread in S&C turnouts and to detect the presence of a track buckle. The solution ideally will: 1. Be portable to enable management of various sites based on engineering need 2. Transmit alerts to Engineers - positive confirmation at a suitable interval that the track hasn't moved but an alarm when the track is showing signs of irregular or sudden movement 3. Withstand the operating environment - vibrations, minor track movement and weather 4. Have battery life sufficient to give engineers coverage on a site for up to 7 days 5. Must measure and record dynamic lateral movements of the rail foot under traffic relative to a datum 6 Must be compatible with DC third rail electrification and train detection systems 7 Must be able to detect complete fracture of housing or chairscrew at or below the top surface of the bearer without removal of the associated rail fastening 8 Device must work for housings and chairscrews in concrete and timber bearers. 9 Must be compatible with DC third rail electrification Suppliers are requested to provide information on any of their existing products available on the market that fit Network Rail's brief above. You will be expected to confirm product compliance to all of the above requirements. Please provide your information within the timescales stated to the email address stated an title your email including the wording "Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread" to make it easily identifiable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-678a7d68-1c78-4f72-98ce-f89e52ae2202
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85164e96-3756-402e-aab5-606c8618af4c
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34945000 - Track-alignment machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2021Expired
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

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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0NS
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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