--- title: "Autoballaster Dust Suppression Fitment Opportunity Listing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-854920d3-422b-4c77-b737-b2bee7fe058e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-854920d3-422b-4c77-b737-b2bee7fe058e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-854920d3-422b-4c77-b737-b2bee7fe058e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-854920d3-422b-4c77-b737-b2bee7fe058e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2021-05-20" --- # Autoballaster Dust Suppression Fitment Opportunity Listing Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-854920d3-422b-4c77-b737-b2bee7fe058e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-854920d3-422b-4c77-b737-b2bee7fe058e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-854920d3-422b-4c77-b737-b2bee7fe058e.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, seeking suppliers for the "Autoballaster Dust Suppression Fitment Opportunity Listing". This tender falls under the railway maintenance and service vehicles industry category and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement follows a selective method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 June 2021, and the contract period planned to commence on 1 December 2021 and last until 30 May 2025. The estimated contract value is between £7 million and £12.9 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the railway services sector, particularly those that specialise in safety technologies and equipment integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in dust suppression systems or related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to improved health and safety standards while enhancing operational efficiency for Network Rail's fleet. The collaborative nature of the project underscores the potential for long-term partnerships with the buying organization. ## Notice Autoballasters are essential maintenance vehicles and used to ensure the safe running of the railway, delivering aggregate to worksites nationally. The aim of this requirement is to address a known occupational health and operational safety risk associated with dust liberation on worksites. The fitment of dust suppression technology to the Autoballaster wagon fleet will reduce health and safety risks including visibility and exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS). This exposure is a result of granite dust being liberated during the unloading of the ballast at worksites. The aim of this project is to enhance the effectiveness of NR's fleet of Autoballasters with an effective liquid dust suppression system. In order to comply with the HSWA Act 1974, COSHH Regulations and commitments to the ORR, Network Rail must ensure all rail bound activities are equipped with suitable dust suppression equipment. The requirement is seeking a collaborative relationship with the awarded supplier. This is principally driven by the complexity of wagon haulage and the requirement to minimise wagon outages impact on operational delivery. Additional information: The fitment of dust suppression technology to the Autoballaster wagon fleet will reduce health and safety risks including visibility and exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS). This exposure is a result of granite dust being liberated during the unloading of the ballast at worksites. The aim of this requirement is to enhance the effectiveness of NR's fleet of Autoballasters with an effective liquid dust suppression system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375983a-a56d-4695-82bc-5246dfd93faa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons - 34621100 - Railway freight wagons ## Release History - 20 May 2021 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375983a-a56d-4695-82bc-5246dfd93faa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375983a-a56d-4695-82bc-5246dfd93faa 20th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://Tobepopulatedonceavailable. 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