Planning

Pre Market Engagement: Ticket Gate Advertising in Train Stations

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

26 Jan 2024 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd plans to conduct a tender process for "Pre Market Engagement: Ticket Gate Advertising in Train Stations" under the main procurement category of services. This Market Sounding Briefing is aimed at understanding available solutions before a formal competition begins. Network Rail aims to partner with a media firm to provide ticket gate advertising at various stations, with additional locations being considered. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future tender event anticipated in the near future.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in advertising and marketing services, specifically those experienced in advertising management and campaign services. Suppliers capable of providing a full 360 advertising solution, including sales, marketing, and production of advertising vinyl's, are encouraged to engage with Network Rail. The purpose of this engagement is to explore innovative solutions in the marketplace and develop potential future tender requirements. Interested parties can express their interest through the Network Rail procurement platform, Bravo. Network Rail is committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with EU procurement regulations throughout the tender process.

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Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement: Ticket Gate Advertising in Train Stations

Notice Description

This Market Sounding Briefing and Questionnaire ("Market Sounding"), has been issued by Network Rail in advance of finalising a proposal to procure advertising services at Network Rail Managed Stations on behalf of Network Rail's Retail Property team. The main purpose is for Network Rail to understand the solutions that are available before commencing with a formal competition. The Network Rail Retail Property team is responsible for generating sustainable income from its estate for re-investment in our rail infrastructure. This requirement supports the Network Rail vision to become a company that is on the side of its passengers and is therefore changing to be more responsive to the needs of passengers and freight users. The current requirement is for Network Rail (NR) to team up with a media partner who is able to provide ticket gate advertising. Ticket gate advertising is required at the following stations: - Bristol Temple Meads - Clapham Junction - Guilford - London Bridge - London Kings Cross - London Liverpool Street - London Paddington - Waterloo East - London Waterloo - Reading The following stations are going through business clearance, so we also expect to require ticket gate advertising at the additional stations listed below: - Leeds - Birmingham - Edinburgh - Glasgow Central NR are seeking to engage with suppliers in the market that can deliver a full 360 advertising solution, including but not limited to; - Sales and marketing of advertising on Network Rails ticket gates - Production of advertising vinyl's to be applied to existing ticket gate infrastructure in accordance with Network Rails installation procedure. - Development of additional ticket gate opportunities at NR stations including locations within our stations ran by Train Operating Companies. Subject to the interest received in response to this opportunity NR may decide to tender this future opportunity as a combined service or execute separate tenders split by Network Rail region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for opportunities that complement our current advertising offer in Managed Stations provided by our advertising partner JCDecaux. Network Rail is seeking to understand the full range of opportunities available in the marketplace. Interested Suppliers may propose additional locations, different types of static advertising attached to the existing ticket gate infrastructure or enhancements to advertising such as beacon technology. All advertising must comply with vigorous safety standards, advertising standard agency and Network Rails Code of acceptance, details of which will be provided at a later stage. Supplier Expectations The Supplier: - will not own the ticket gates, but will be responsible for all installation and removal of all advertisements; - will be able to provide Static advertising and potentially use of beacon or NFID technology; - will provide a solution that will generate income for Network Rail; - will work in a sustainable fashion; - will work in collaboration with Network Rail major advertising partners in Managed Stations; - will provide an allocation for Network Rail to advertise on its assets; and - will comply with Network Rail's Code of Acceptance which sets out the types of advertising permitted. Purpose of RFI: The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base and request information relating to the existing solutions available in the market, specifically this RFI will look to address the following areas: - Understand the current innovation within the marketplace to support Network Rail in developing requirements for any potential future tender activity; - Identify any additional capabilities or concepts that Network Rail have not considered - this information can then be used to support Network Rail in developing its requirements for any potential future tender activity; - Understanding the commercial models used by suppliers in this market place. Please note that any content received in response to this RFI will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. Expression of Interest Network Rail is looking to tender this requirement in the near future. Any potential tender event in relation to this requirement will be issued via the Network Rail procurement platform - Bravo which can be found at the following link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. Please note any discussions which do occur will cease immediately should a formal competition ultimately be announced. Network Rail is committed to ensuring fairness, openness, and transparency, and to following EU procurement regulations. The Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement via a request for information and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any PIN event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Concession Contract Regulations 2016. Additional information: The full RFI document can be found in the attachments section

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0434f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002757-2024
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2024Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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