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#16453 - Design and Build of a Fleet of Long Welded Rail Trains (LWRTs)

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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24 Oct 2023 at 20:39

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is inviting tenders for the procurement process titled "#16453 - Design and Build of a Fleet of Long Welded Rail Trains (LWRTs)" in the goods category of railway maintenance or service vehicles. The objective is to replace the existing rail delivery trains with up to eleven LWRTs, focusing on enhancing operational flexibility, efficiency, and safety practices. The procurement deadline for submission is November 17, 2023. Interested parties can access the procurement documents on Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform.

This tender by Network Rail offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in railway maintenance or service vehicles. Companies capable of delivering the latest technology in rail vehicles, modern safety practices, and operational flexibility are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, following a negotiated procedure with prior competition call. With a contract period ending in 2031 and an initial value of £86,037,000, this tender presents a compelling opportunity for growth and innovation in the rail transport industry.

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Notice Title

#16453 - Design and Build of a Fleet of Long Welded Rail Trains (LWRTs)

Notice Description

This Procurement Event covers the design and build of a fleet of (up to) eleven LWRTs, to replace the rail delivery trains currently in operation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of rail is critical to Network Rail being able to deliver its programme of track maintenance, renewal, and enhancement works. The majority of rail is delivered using a legacy fleet of specialist rail delivery trains. These trains are reaching end-of-life, and an evaluation of future needs has indicated that the procurement of a new fleet of LWRTs offers the best whole life cost option (compared with extending the life of the legacy fleet). Against this background Network Rail has decided to purchase a new fleet of (up to) eleven LWRTs to replace the legacy fleet. This purchase of the new trains aims to deliver a cost-effective solution, allowing significant operational benefits to be delivered through - the introduction of latest technology - application of modern safety practices - the delivery of enhanced operational flexibility/ efficiency (e.g. bi-directional operation, simplified maintenance, Improved ability to recycle used rail). The Procurement Documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the 'View Current Opportunities' link and select '#16453 - Design and Build of a Fleet of Long Welder Rail Trains (LWRTs)'

Options: the initial requirement will be for eight LWRTs with the option to call off up to three additional LWRTs, as dictated by operational requirements. It is envisaged that the LWRT specification will set out the requirements for the 'minimum viable LWRT product', plus additional optional enhancements. The optional enhancements will be reviewed, validated, and adopted (as appropriate) during the tender review phase of the procurement).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040eb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031405-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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
£86,037,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.godfrey@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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