Tender

Design and Production of Powered Torque Wrench

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

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16 Mar 2021 at 22:56

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15 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the design and production of a powered torque wrench is currently active and managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, based in London, UK. This project falls under the goods category, specifically in the power tools industry, with a total value of £3,411,000. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 11th April 2021, as indicated in the tender documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of railway maintenance tools, particularly those with capabilities in designing bespoke products. Companies experienced in adhering to UK and EU health and safety regulations will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential need for 929 units and the ability for Network Rail to adjust this figure by 20%, successful bidders can expect a stable demand, making this a lucrative prospect for manufacturers of power tools and related equipment in the railway sector.

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Notice Title

Design and Production of Powered Torque Wrench

Notice Description

The proposed powered torque wrench is a railway maintenance tool to be used for two separate functions: * Fishplate bolt applications (for tightening and unfastening). * Chair/coach screw applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an innovation-based project where suppliers will be expected to design a product in line with the new Network Rail specification. Network Rail requires a bespoke product as identified in Specification No. RMVP-SP-0097 - Issue 3, in order to meet UK and EU regulations regarding Health and Safety, Environmental and ORR requirements. A single contract agreement for all 929 units will be awarded following full completion of the Network Rail Product Testing process which will provide Business as Usual (BAU) purchase of the units. This will consist of a preliminary Product Acceptance certification that will provide the relevant Network Rail Department with authority to purchase trial units, which are then to be taken forward for full Product Acceptance trialling (an estimated 6-month period). Following successful completion of the trial, the product will receive its full Product Approval certification which will allow for the purchase of BAU units nationally. Network Rail reserves the right to increase or decrease the indicative 929 unit total by up to +/-20% at any stage of the procurement process. Guidance on the management of the Product Acceptance service, practices to be followed, authorities and policy is provided within the Tender Pack. This document is to support the successful delivery of a professional, effective, and transparent Product Acceptance service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029aff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005006-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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


CPV Codes

42600000 - Machine tools

42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools

42650000 - Pneumatic or motorised hand tools

42652000 - Hand-held electromechanical tools

43830000 - Power tools

44510000 - Tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,411,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tom.weatherley@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

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

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