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Automation and Datamatics installation

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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31 Aug 2022 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has awarded a contract to Plasser UK Limited for the Automation and Datamatics installation within the services category. The contracting process was initiated through a limited procurement method without the publication of a contract notice, based on intellectual property rights considerations. The contract value is GBP 7,548,313.77. The contract was signed on August 31, 2022, with the main procurement location in the United Kingdom.

This tender for Automation and Datamatics installation by Network Rail provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in repair and maintenance services of rolling stock. Companies with experience in critical safety enhancements for railway infrastructure are well-suited to compete for this contract. The voluntary ex ante transparency notice highlights the intended contract between Network Rail and Plasser UK Limited, emphasising the importance of intellectual property rights and safety considerations in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Automation and Datamatics installation

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that Network Rail intends to contract with Plasser UK Limited, for the Automation and Datamatics installation to Ballast Cleaning Systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail seeks to retrofit its Ballast Cleaning Systems with critical safety enhancements, this activity is essential to protect safety of trackside workers. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is responsible for the safe integration of these modifications with other on-board systems and technology . Changes and modifications to these systems require the vehicle safety case to be validated following the change, regardless of whether the change is mechanical, electrical or software based. This validation requires access to the design data for the vehicle. In cases where the IPR for the design data is held by the OEM, changes to these vehicles must be designed, developed and implemented by the OEM. Only the OEM holds the information through exclusive rights driven by IPR retention and the OEM is required to underwrite the safety of the OTM. Additionally, and inflated by the IPR retention the supplier holds the technical competence required to carry out the works, it is considered unsafe for any other supplier to complete the works due to the intrusive nature of the modification which will include mechanical, electrical and software changes.

Procurement Information

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd ('NR') intends to place a contract with Plasser UK Limited for the BCS Automation and Datamatics installation. Competition is absent due to intellectual property rights, compatibility and safety case considerations for the intrusive interoperable safety modification to the Ballast Cleaning Systems. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procurement Without Prior Publication pursuant to Article 50 (c) (ii) and (iii) of Directive 2014/25/EU of the UK Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The value of the contract is GBP 7,548,313.77 Please note that this is a voluntary transparency notice and the contracts have not yet been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036479
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024315-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Rob Yems
Contact Email
rob.yems@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLASSER

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