Planning

Request for Information (RFI) - Level Crossing Boom Lighting

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

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Planning

07 Jul 2020 at 09:08

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Connected Places Catapult is initiating a procurement process titled "Request for Information (RFI) - Level Crossing Boom Lighting." This process is classified under the electrical machinery and lighting industry and is taking place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement stage is in the planning phase, with a contract period anticipated to start from 10th October 2020 and end on 31st March 2021. The proposal includes a budget breakdown amounting to £1 and indicates that an industry webinar will be held on 20th July 2020, where interested parties can obtain more information.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the electrical, transport equipment, and engineering services sectors to expand their market reach. Companies that specialise in lighting solutions, product innovation, and installation services would be particularly well-suited to respond. The RFI aims to explore potential solutions and capabilities available in the marketplace, welcoming both established businesses and those with near-market prototypes, thereby fostering growth for those looking to engage with the rail environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information (RFI) - Level Crossing Boom Lighting

Notice Description

Request for Information (RFI) Network Rail (NR) and the Connected Places Catapult are publishing this notice to explore the state of the market in relation to the business challenge described below. The purpose of this notice is to provide potential suppliers with an overview of the challenge and seek responses that explain the capabilities of products and solutions available in the marketplace, or near-market prototypes. A variety of potential solutions are sought to this challenge, and there is no presumption that respondents will have previous experience operating in a rail environment. This request for information is purely for the purposes of creating a clear understanding of possible solutions, their capabilities and technical readiness. This information will be used to inform future development opportunities. We will be holding an Industry Webinar on 20th July 2020, please email; jack.bebbington@cp.catapult.org.uk for more information or if you are interested in attending. You can ask questions through the portal and I will get the answers for you. Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. The project title is: Request for Information (RFI) - Level Crossing Boom Lighting Once the template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: We will be holding an Industry Webinar on 20th July 2020, please email; jack.bebbington@cp.catapult.org.uk for more information or if you are interested in attending. You can ask questions through the portal and I will get the answers for you. Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. The project title is: Request for Information (RFI) - Level Crossing Boom Lighting Once the template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc004f32-1dd5-4f12-b602-d9453dd53717
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4693685b-daed-40c2-bc1d-8bd03eae1b14
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

16400000 - Spraying machinery for agriculture or horticulture

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45241600 - Installation of port lighting equipment

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
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 1BP
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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