--- title: "Fencing and Vegetation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2020-01-16" --- # Fencing and Vegetation Services Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d2e9f74-ebc8-446a-b309-8b001c3b5a24.json) ## Summary The tender titled "Fencing and Vegetation Services" is being conducted by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, located in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement falls under the planning stage as of 16th January 2020, with an engagement end date set for 12th February 2020 at 23:59:59. The tender is aimed at acquiring services related to the management, maintenance, and clearance of lineside vegetation, as well as the installation and maintenance of fencing. The industry category includes agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products, with a particular focus on fencing components and safety equipment installation work. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that are experienced in vegetation management and fencing services, especially those who may not have previously worked in the rail infrastructure sector. Network Rail is keen to explore new suppliers who are capable and willing to engage with them for these services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant industries are encouraged to participate, as they could bring valuable expertise and innovation to the table. Interested parties are invited to submit a questionnaire by the specified deadline to initiate collaboration with Network Rail. ## Notice In regard to Fencing and Vegetation generally there is an overall requirement for the provision of all the very necessary experienced labour, plant and equipment to deliver our lineside Vegetation Clearance and Maintenance Services, Fencing Installation and Maintenance requirements. With consideration to Ecological and Environmental factors, Vegetation briefly comprises management, maintenance and clearance of lineside vegetation on our infrastructure and assets. Land topography may be challenging for example it may be steep, unsound ground, significantly overgrown with limited working space available on embankments, cuttings and adjacent land; on rare occasions there is close proximity to a live railway. Network Rail are keen to understand new opportunities in its supply chain, you may be a supplier of Vegetation and/or Fencing Services that has never worked on the Rail Infrastructure previously and we would like to understand your capacity, capability and willingness to work with us. As stated, this early engagement is not a Call for Competition, nor an appeal for an Expression of Interest. At time of writing, the purpose of this notice and questionnaire is solely to undertake early market engagement and does not formally begin the procurement or constitute any commitment by Network Rail to undertake any formal procurement exercise. Interested parties are invited to request a copy of the questionnaire by emailing susan.bulfield@networkrail.co.uk referencing 'Vegetation and Fencing Services", in addition, please include the name and address with postcode of your business and should you have additional offices please include all office/site addresses. We will then send you a Questionnaire for completion and return to susan.bulfield@networkrail.co.uk by 13:00hrs on 12/02/2020. Any submissions received shall be treated with the strictest confidence by the responsible officer and will not be shared with any Third Party. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2319fc1-2d38-40f2-97cb-2c7868dd984b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Feb 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 34928220 - Fencing components - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 45342000 - Erection of fencing - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2020 at 10:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2319fc1-2d38-40f2-97cb-2c7868dd984b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2319fc1-2d38-40f2-97cb-2c7868dd984b 16th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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