Planning

Track Drainage Services by Train/On Track Machine

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

12 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a tender for "Track Drainage Services by Train/On Track Machine" as part of its procurement process for goods in the railway maintenance sector. The focus is primarily on providing mechanical drain clearance across Scotland and the Southern regions, though it may extend to other areas as needed. The tender is at the planning stage, with key dates including a response deadline for suppliers by 30th November 2021 and a follow-up questionnaire response due by 17th December 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Rebecca Mulvanerty via email for further information.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in railway maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in mechanical drain clearance. Companies offering solutions for efficient train-borne drainage services or with relevant experience in managing high volumes of drainage clearance would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this long-term contract could not only lead to substantial work volumes, estimated at about 350 shifts per annum, but also provide avenues for growth and expansion within the industry.

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Notice Title

Track Drainage Services by Train/On Track Machine

Notice Description

Network Rail has a current demand for mechanical drain clearance over a large geographical area and at a high rate and large volume per visit (shift). Predominately this demand is seen in Scotland and Southern regions but occasionally on other Regions too.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail is exploring the availability of train borne drain clearance for use under a long term contract to continue to serve demand from Scotland and Southern regions, and potentially expand the areas served and the scope of the drainage service. Material to be cleared from drains will include compacted sewage, bricks, ballast and silt. To be clear Network Rail has alternative existing services for rail-road vehicles and manual drainage clearance which are out of scope of this market enquiry. Currently the demand of about 350 shifts per annum. Additional information: NR is looking to engage and harness the intelligence and knowledge of the supply chain. If you are interested in this opportunity please respond to Rebecca.mulvanerty@networkrail.co.uk by 30/11/21.Further information including a questionnaire will then be issued and responses will be required by 17/12/21. Following receipt of the questionnaires Suppliers may be required to carry out a presentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f674
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028421-2021
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

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

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2022Expired
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
Rebecca Mulvanerty
Contact Email
rebecca.mulvanerty@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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