Tender

Autoballaster Dust Suppression Fitment Opportunity Listing

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Tender

20 May 2021 at 09:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, seeking suppliers for the "Autoballaster Dust Suppression Fitment Opportunity Listing". This tender falls under the railway maintenance and service vehicles industry category and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement follows a selective method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 June 2021, and the contract period planned to commence on 1 December 2021 and last until 30 May 2025. The estimated contract value is between £7 million and £12.9 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the railway services sector, particularly those that specialise in safety technologies and equipment integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in dust suppression systems or related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to improved health and safety standards while enhancing operational efficiency for Network Rail's fleet. The collaborative nature of the project underscores the potential for long-term partnerships with the buying organization.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autoballaster Dust Suppression Fitment Opportunity Listing

Notice Description

Autoballasters are essential maintenance vehicles and used to ensure the safe running of the railway, delivering aggregate to worksites nationally. The aim of this requirement is to address a known occupational health and operational safety risk associated with dust liberation on worksites. The fitment of dust suppression technology to the Autoballaster wagon fleet will reduce health and safety risks including visibility and exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS). This exposure is a result of granite dust being liberated during the unloading of the ballast at worksites. The aim of this project is to enhance the effectiveness of NR's fleet of Autoballasters with an effective liquid dust suppression system. In order to comply with the HSWA Act 1974, COSHH Regulations and commitments to the ORR, Network Rail must ensure all rail bound activities are equipped with suitable dust suppression equipment. The requirement is seeking a collaborative relationship with the awarded supplier. This is principally driven by the complexity of wagon haulage and the requirement to minimise wagon outages impact on operational delivery. Additional information: The fitment of dust suppression technology to the Autoballaster wagon fleet will reduce health and safety risks including visibility and exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS). This exposure is a result of granite dust being liberated during the unloading of the ballast at worksites. The aim of this requirement is to enhance the effectiveness of NR's fleet of Autoballasters with an effective liquid dust suppression system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375983a-a56d-4695-82bc-5246dfd93faa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

34621100 - Railway freight wagons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 May 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
Katherine Parkinson
Contact Email
katherine.parkinson@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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