Tender

Procurement of Cable

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Tender

07 Feb 2020 at 16:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is for the procurement of cable, with a focus on signalling, telecoms, power, and fibre optic applications. This tender is currently in the active stage and is conducted under the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, as per The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The tender was published on 7th February 2020, and the submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 10th March 2020. The estimated value of the procurement is between £125 million and £150 million, and it encompasses 76 cable types divided into two lots based on lengths.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cable supply industry, particularly those capable of managing purchase orders, inventory, and cable theft prevention, as well as offering technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, expanding their market presence and establishing long-term relationships with a key public sector client. The procurement is not exclusive to current suppliers, allowing new entrants to compete for substantial contracts in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Cable

Notice Description

Network Rail is procuring a supplier framework which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. The cables relate variously to signaling, telecoms, power and fibre optic. In addition to supplying the relevant cables, successful tenderers will be expected to manage: purchase orders; inventory; cable drums; return of Goods; cable theft prevention, and will also be required to provide certain technical support services. Network Rail expects that the following outcomes will be achieved under this procurement: achieving best value in respect of the cost of cables; efficiency in buying practices and supply chain management performance; reduction in waste (e.g. unused cable drums); better relationships with suppliers; and making suppliers accountable for their performance and rewarding best practice. This procurement covers 76 Cable Types and is divided into two Lots. Lot 1 relates to individual purchases of Cables Types of lengths up to and including 2000m. Lot 2 relates to individual purchase of Cable Types of lengths exceeding 2000m. Network Rail are seeking expressions of interest from all prospective cable suppliers interested in this opportunity and it is not by any means restricted to Network Rail's current cable suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d789d2ab-6af1-4eee-a64c-171f9ca6d95b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4e7cc1-b33f-4596-9112-e00c50b911e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition under The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44321000 - Cable

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2020 - 21 Jul 2025 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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