Planning

Calibration Services Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

02 May 2025 at 10:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has initiated a procurement process for a "Calibration Services Framework," aiming to deliver services for the calibration, certification, inspection, safety testing, and repair of Inspection, Measuring, and Test Equipment (IMTE) used across the UK's national rail infrastructure. Kindly note that the procurement is currently at the Planning stage. This tender falls under the services category and is aligned with the special regime for utilities. The engagement phase involves a market engagement questionnaire, which should be submitted by 16th May 2025. Future notifications regarding this tender are expected by 8th August 2025. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 29th August 2026, extending to 28th August 2031, with possibilities for renewal up to 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in calibration services, given its substantial gross value of £36.96 million. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the framework's inclusivity. Firms with UKAS-accredited laboratories or equivalent capabilities will find the opportunities particularly lucrative, as all calibration and testing services must adhere to manufacturers' specifications and national standards. The overarching goal is to ensure high-quality service delivery to maintain the safety and reliability of the rail infrastructure, fostering long-term business growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Calibration Services Framework

Notice Description

Network Rail seeks a competent Supplier to deliver comprehensive services for the calibration, certification, inspection, safety testing, and authorised repair of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment (IMTE) used across its national rail infrastructure. This Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current capabilities available and market appetite for the Calibration Services requirement. High Level Scope: * All calibration and testing services are performed to manufacturers' specifications, or where unavailable, in accordance with Rail Group Standards or Network Rail Standards, particularly NR/L2/RMVP/0172 and NR/L3/RMVP/0201. * Calibrations are traceable to National Standards through UKAS-accredited laboratories or equivalent. * Failures are managed through a clear process, with notification to Network Rail of any deviations and associated risks. High-Level List of IMTE in Scope (incluing but not limited to) 1. General Measuring Equipment 2. Track Inspection Equipment 3. Welding Equipment 4. Ultrasonic Testing Equipment 5. Survey Equipment 6. ESD & Electrical Testing Equipment 7. Oxy-fuel gas pressure equipment

Planning Information

The Market Engagement for the "Calibration Services Framework" will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire must be returned by 16th May 2025. To access the Market Engagement submission document, please follow these steps: 1. Visit our Bravo site using the link provided below. Link to Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. On the Bravo login page, locate and select the "View Current Opportunities" option at the bottom left of the page. Find and select the link for "Calibration Services Framework" to access the documents available for the market engagement exercise. There is no need to log in to Bravo to access the opportunity. You can view and download the necessary documents without logging in. The instructions for returning the market engagement information are detailed within the Market Engagement document titled "Calibration Services Market Engagement". Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Premachandran Gopinath
Contact Email
premachandran.gopinath@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
0770 787 2027

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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