Planning

Digital Roadside Advertising

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

06 May 2022 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is initiating a planned procurement process for the Digital Roadside Advertising project, aimed at upgrading static advertisement boards to digital screens. The project falls under the services category, specifically hardware installation services, and is set to take place across various locations in the UK. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline for submitting responses to the Market Sounding Briefing is 20th May 2022. This early engagement will help Network Rail to gauge market capability ahead of any future tender events.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital advertising display technology and installation services. Companies that can supply high-quality digital screens and manage installation across railway infrastructure will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses with a track record in safe and sustainable operations in the advertising industry may also thrive in this competitive environment. Engaging with this project could lead to securing ongoing partnerships with Network Rail as they aim to enhance their advertising offerings.

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Notice Title

Digital Roadside Advertising

Notice Description

Network Rail is working to upgrade a number of static advertisement boards on its roadside estate to digital. The assets will be installed across a range of environments from railway embankments, railway bridges and adjoining railway land. Requirement: The current requirement is to procure between 70 - 100 digital 48 sheet advertising screens, as well as the installation of the screens. Network Rail will provide the foundations, steelwork, and power to all locations. We are looking for a business that provides both high quality screens and can facilitate the installations. Expectations *Supplier to provide between 70 - 100 digital 48 sheet advertising panels *Supplier to install and commission the screens in the locations provided and prepared by Network Rail *Supplier to provide full handover to Network Rail's advertising concession partner Global Outdoor

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Market Sounding Briefing and Questionnaire ("Market Sounding"), has been issued by Network Rail in advance of finalising a proposal to procure the asset and installation of between 70 and 100 Digital 48 sheet (D48) advertising panels. The Network Rail Retail Property team is responsible for generating sustainable income from the estate for re-investment in our rail infrastructure. Network Rail is working to upgrade a number of static advertisement boards on its roadside estate to digital. The assets will be installed across a range of environments from railway embankments, railway bridges and adjoining railway land. Requirement: The current requirement is to procure between 70 - 100 digital 48 sheet advertising screens, as well as the installation of the screens. Network Rail will provide the foundations, steelwork, and power to all locations. We are looking for a business that provides both high quality screens and can facilitate the installations. The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to the existing solutions available in the market. Specifically this PIN will look to address the following areas: * Identify suitable suppliers available in the market * Identify the functionality and capabilities of the suppliers available in the market * Understand how the supplier will take our estate to market and the sales strategy they may use * Identify indicative costs and forecast timescale for delivery * Understand how suppliers work in a safe and sustainable manner * Understand the current innovation within the marketplace to support Network Rail in developing requirements for any potential future tender activity Information Required Is your business currently operational? - Do you have products currently in situ in the UK Does your business offer both screen and installation services? If not, do you plan to work with another business? Can you confirm the type and brand of D48 screen you would suggest for the Network Rail estate? Can you confirm how your D48's are sourced and manufactured? Can you confirm that your proposed D48 display meets the minimum specifications outlined in the accompanying 'Specification for Roadside D48 Display Product - minimum required' document? Can you confirm the indicative pricing for both screen installation and commissioning? Can you confirm the total loading/weight of your D48 including frames/secondary steel and surround? Can you confirm the average power consumption of the display you are proposing for the Network Rail estate? Can you confirm the average asset life of the installed D48? Can you confirm the types of warranties that normally come with each D48? Can you confirm the average pitch of screens you have installed in the UK? Can you confirm the pre - work required by Network Rail to allow you to install - for example foundations, primary steel work, power etc.? Please provide a basic installation design covering how the display would attach to either the primary steel (installed by Network Rail) or a vertical surface such as a wall or bridge parapet. (Please attach in response). Do you hold a Principal Contractor Licence (PCL), either 'Trackside' or 'Non-Trackside' or work with a PCL holder? If you do hold a PCL then please confirm your PCL number?

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0334e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011851-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 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
Not specified
Contact Email
sinead.dyer@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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