Planning

Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

20 Apr 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems" is currently in the planning stage and is being managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, situated in London, UK. This tender relates to the railway maintenance sector, specifically focusing on goods classified under the CPV code for railway maintenance or service vehicles and freight wagons. The procurement is set to engage with the international supply chain, with active engagement expected to commence in 2024. The initiative aligns with the upcoming control period CP7, which spans from 2024 to 2029, and aims to replace or overhaul existing ballast cleaning systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and equipment supply. Companies engaged in manufacturing or leasing ballast cleaning systems, as well as those providing related maintenance services, should consider participating. Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity for innovative technology firms capable of offering upgrades or new solutions for ballast recycling. Engaging early with Network Rail may pave the way for future collaborations as the authority finalises its strategy and procedural details ahead of procurement activities starting in 2024.

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Notice Title

Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems

Notice Description

Network Rail owns a number of ballast cleaning systems, all purchased between 2004 and 2016; based on the life expectancy of the vehicles they will be due for replacement or overhaul during the next control period CP7 (The dates for CP7 are between 2024 - 2029). Thus, Network Rail is developing its strategy for the future of ballast recycling. In doing so, Network Rail is looking to engage with the international supply chain early to develop solutions that can lead to procurement activity expected to start in 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail owns a number of ballast cleaning systems, all purchased between 2004 and 2016; based on the life expectancy of the vehicles they will be due for replacement or overhaul during the next control period CP7 (The dates for CP7 are between 2024 - 2029). Thus, Network Rail is developing its strategy for the future of ballast recycling. In doing so, Network Rail is looking to engage with the international supply chain early to develop solutions that can lead to procurement activity expected to start in 2024. Network Rail will consider an upgrade to a current machine or purchase of a new machine as part of this strategy. Presently, Network Rail owns the Ballast Cleaning Systems as well as operating and maintaining the assets. Network Rail hopes to explore the market and determine the optimum model for this service. As part of this Network Rail will consider both purchase or lease of future machines. To view the Opportunity Listing for this Notice, go to https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and click on view current opportunity listings - Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a846
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008405-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

14212310 - Ballast

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

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

34940000 - Railway equipment

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.murray@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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