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title: "Procurement of Cable"
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# Procurement of Cable

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d789d2ab-6af1-4eee-a64c-171f9ca6d95b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is for the procurement of cable, with a focus on signalling, telecoms, power, and fibre optic applications. This tender is currently in the active stage and is conducted under the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, as per The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The tender was published on 7th February 2020, and the submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 10th March 2020. The estimated value of the procurement is between £125 million and £150 million, and it encompasses 76 cable types divided into two lots based on lengths.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cable supply industry, particularly those capable of managing purchase orders, inventory, and cable theft prevention, as well as offering technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, expanding their market presence and establishing long-term relationships with a key public sector client. The procurement is not exclusive to current suppliers, allowing new entrants to compete for substantial contracts in the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Network Rail is procuring a supplier framework which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. The cables relate variously to signaling, telecoms, power and fibre optic. In addition to supplying the relevant cables, successful tenderers will be expected to manage: purchase orders; inventory; cable drums; return of Goods; cable theft prevention, and will also be required to provide certain technical support services. Network Rail expects that the following outcomes will be achieved under this procurement: achieving best value in respect of the cost of cables; efficiency in buying practices and supply chain management performance; reduction in waste (e.g. unused cable drums); better relationships with suppliers; and making suppliers accountable for their performance and rewarding best practice. This procurement covers 76 Cable Types and is divided into two Lots. Lot 1 relates to individual purchases of Cables Types of lengths up to and including 2000m. Lot 2 relates to individual purchase of Cable Types of lengths exceeding 2000m. Network Rail are seeking expressions of interest from all prospective cable suppliers interested in this opportunity and it is not by any means restricted to Network Rail's current cable suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4e7cc1-b33f-4596-9112-e00c50b911e7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition under The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2020 - 21 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44321000 - Cable

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2020 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4e7cc1-b33f-4596-9112-e00c50b911e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee4e7cc1-b33f-4596-9112-e00c50b911e7
  7th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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