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title: "Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT"
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# Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-678a7d68-1c78-4f72-98ce-f89e52ae2202

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread - EARLY MARKET ENGAGEMENT". This procurement falls under the industry category of track-alignment machinery and is relevant for businesses located in the South East of England. The engagement period is set to conclude on 26th March 2021, with suppliers being requested to provide information on their existing products that meet the specified requirements.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in innovative engineering solutions and portable technology capable of monitoring rail conditions. Companies that manufacture or distribute equipment compatible with DC third rail electrification and robust enough to endure the operational environment would be well-positioned to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate how their products can address Network Rail's specifications, which aim to enhance safety and operational efficiency on the rail network.

## Notice

This information is requested as part of a soft market testing exercise in order to seek the market's solution to detect lateral movement at any point in the track over a 100m length, including in curves and in turnout routes in S&C. The two scenarios in mind are to detect gauge spread in S&C turnouts and to detect the presence of a track buckle. The solution ideally will: 1. Be portable to enable management of various sites based on engineering need 2. Transmit alerts to Engineers - positive confirmation at a suitable interval that the track hasn't moved but an alarm when the track is showing signs of irregular or sudden movement 3. Withstand the operating environment - vibrations, minor track movement and weather 4. Have battery life sufficient to give engineers coverage on a site for up to 7 days 5. Must measure and record dynamic lateral movements of the rail foot under traffic relative to a datum 6 Must be compatible with DC third rail electrification and train detection systems 7 Must be able to detect complete fracture of housing or chairscrew at or below the top surface of the bearer without removal of the associated rail fastening 8 Device must work for housings and chairscrews in concrete and timber bearers. 9 Must be compatible with DC third rail electrification Suppliers are requested to provide information on any of their existing products available on the market that fit Network Rail's brief above. You will be expected to confirm product compliance to all of the above requirements. Please provide your information within the timescales stated to the email address stated an title your email including the wording "Portable Lateral movement detection to detect S&C gauge spread" to make it easily identifiable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85164e96-3756-402e-aab5-606c8618af4c |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34945000 - Track-alignment machinery

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 17:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85164e96-3756-402e-aab5-606c8618af4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85164e96-3756-402e-aab5-606c8618af4c
  17th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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