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Procurement of Cable

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

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23 Apr 2021 at 22:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is conducting a procurement process for the "Procurement of Cable" in the goods sector, specifically under the classification of cable (CPV code 44321000). The buying organisation is based in London, UK, and has issued two lots: one for cable quantities less than or equal to 2,000 metres and another for quantities exceeding this length. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key contract dates include the signing of contracts on 7th April 2021, with the overall process marked as complete as of 23rd April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cable supply and related services, particularly those with capabilities in managing inventory, purchase orders, and technical support. Companies involved in telecommunications, power distribution, and signalling systems would be well-suited to compete, especially large-scale firms capable of efficient supply chain management and delivering competitive pricing. Successful bidders will also be expected to demonstrate strong methodologies for delivery and value for money, making this an attractive opportunity for capable suppliers in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Cable

Notice Description

Network Rail is awarding supplier frameworks which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. This award covers 74 Cable Types and is divided into 2 lots. Lot 1 relates to individual purchases of Cable Types of lengths up to and including 2 000 m. Lot 2 relates to individual purchase of Cable Types of lengths exceeding 2 000 m.

Lot Information

Cable Quantities Less than or Equal to 2 000 m

This lot covers the supply of cable quantities less than or equal to 2 000 m. Network Rail is awarding a framework which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. The cables relate variously to signalling, telecoms, power and fibre optic. In addition to supplying the relevant cables, the appointed suppliers 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 framework: -- 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.

Cable Quantities Greater than 2 000 m per Demand

This lot covers the supply of cable quantities greater than 2 000 m per demand. Network Rail is awarding a framework which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. The cables relate variously to signalling, telecoms, power and fibre optic. In addition to supplying the relevant cables, appointed suppliers 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 framework: -- 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a9da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008809-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

31320000 - Power distribution cables

31321700 - Signalling cable

32521000 - Telecommunications cable

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables

44321000 - Cable

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

British Cables Company Limited

Cleveland Cable Company Limited

Tratos (UK) Limited

Further Information

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