Planning

#36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

15 Dec 2023 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated as a tender by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd. The contracting opportunity titled "#36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research" falls under the services category with a focus on repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways and other equipment. Network Rail is seeking market interest and capability to provide comprehensive ballast blending services, involving receiving used track ballast, processing it with new ballast, and supplying a blended product meeting specific specifications. The main location for this opportunity is in London, United Kingdom. The future notice date for this tender is set for December 15, 2023.

This tender by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses involved in railway services and materials sectors to compete. Companies with rail-linked facilities and permits suited for delivering the specified services would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. The requirement for blending used and new ballast to meet stringent specifications offers a niche business growth opportunity for those capable of meeting Network Rail's requirements. Understanding the market interest and demonstrating the ability to supply the desired blended ballast product will be key factors for success in this tender.

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Notice Title

#36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research

Notice Description

Network Rail is trying to understand the market interest and capability to deliver comprehensive services of ballast blending as described in the scope. With the main requirement being receiving used track ballast (product graded) and new ballast, by rail, carry out the required processing and supply a blended ballast, consisting of no more than 50% used ballast, in line with Network Rail's track ballast specification, subsequently loaded to rail wagons. The Supplier must have rail-linked facilities and the relevant permits required to deliver the Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail is trying to understand the market interest and capability to deliver comprehensive services of ballast blending as described in the scope. With the main requirement being receiving used track ballast (product graded) and new ballast, by rail, carry out the required processing and supply a blended ballast, consisting of no more than 50% used ballast, in line with Network Rail's track ballast specification, subsequently loaded to rail wagons. The Supplier must have rail-linked facilities and the relevant permits required to deliver the Services. 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 #36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036999-2023
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

14212310 - Ballast

34946120 - Railway materials

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2023Expired
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
adrian.machnik@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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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