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The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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20 Jun 2025 at 10:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, situated in London, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators," and falls under the industry category of Railway Materials. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a significant milestone being market engagement scheduled to end on 4th July 2025. With a published preliminary market engagement notice on 20th June 2025, interested suppliers can find more information about the notice on Find a Tender's platform. The procurement method is considered formal, as it seeks to assess the supply chain's interest and readiness before moving into the next procurement stages. The contract period is intended to start on 31st January 2027, lasting up to eight years with renewal options available.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses dealing with railway materials, particularly those offering specialised polymeric insulators. Due to the nature of the project, SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this contract, making it accessible to smaller entities looking to break into public sector contracts. This contract, valued at £3.6 million gross, presents substantial business growth potential for suppliers of railway components, especially those who can provide products complying with Network Rail's specifications. It offers a chance for businesses to build long-term relationships with a leading public infrastructure organisation. Companies adept at understanding the technical demands of the rail industry and ensuring compliance with standards are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators

Notice Description

We require Polymer as per NR/L2/ELP/27411 insulators for all conductor rail and ramp ends - including. - insulators as per NR/L2/ELP/27411(including LUL standard No 2-01001 - 002) for all conductor rail (including ASC rail) - Insulator for Ramp end for all conductor rail including ASC rail - Polymer insulator as per the dimensions in NR/L3/ELP/27250/CRE/200 that's also compliant to NR/L2/ELP/27411 (including LUL standard No 2-01001)

Planning Information

The purpose of this exercise is to understand the level of interest from the supply chain for the upcoming tender activity. Please submit responses via the Bravo NR system, any clarification messages should also be submitted through the Bravo system. The deadline for responses is 12:00 Midday on Friday 4th July 2025. Access details for the PIN can be found below: URL: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ PIN/PQQ Code: pqq_3731 Title: PIN - The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034024-2025
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, VCSE
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
nicola.dixey@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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