Planning

Supply of Under Sleeper Pads

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

07 Jun 2025 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise for the procurement of Under Sleeper Pads (USPs) as part of its infrastructure developments. This is in the planning stage and involves gathering insights into the market’s expertise in supplying these goods. The organisation, classified as a central government public authority, operates from its Waterloo General Office in London. Businesses have until 30 June 2025 to participate in this engagement initiative. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the railway materials industry, and is scheduled within a special utilities regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in resilient and elastomeric materials for railway applications. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that can provide effective solutions to enhance track stability and protect rail ballast will find themselves well-positioned. Engaging in this preliminary process could strengthen relationships with Network Rail and increase visibility in the lucrative railway infrastructure market, potentially leading to future business opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Under Sleeper Pads

Notice Description

This is a pre-market engagement exercise for the procurement of Under sleeper pads (USPs). Network Rail requires the following: Under sleeper pads (USPs) - USP is a resilient (often elastomeric) layer fixed to the underside of concrete sleepers during the casting process to provide vibration protection and/or preserve the ballast under the tracks and improve track stability. The contract dates entered below reference the deadline for the pre-market engagement exercise.

Planning Information

This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gain an understanding of the market's expertise with regards to supply of Under Sleeper Pads (USPs). The PIN questionnaire and scope of the requirement related to this procurement can be located via https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ Follow the "View Current Opportunities" on the Bravo login page. Please respond latest by 30/06/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030756-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34946120 - Railway materials

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
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
Manju Bishnoi
Contact Email
manju.bishnoi@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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