--- title: "Design and Production of Powered Torque Wrench" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029aff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029aff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029aff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029aff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2021-07-27" --- # Design and Production of Powered Torque Wrench Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029aff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029aff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029aff.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the design and production of a powered torque wrench is currently active and managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, based in London, UK. This project falls under the goods category, specifically in the power tools industry, with a total value of £3,411,000. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 11th April 2021, as indicated in the tender documentation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing of railway maintenance tools, particularly those with capabilities in designing bespoke products. Companies experienced in adhering to UK and EU health and safety regulations will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential need for 929 units and the ability for Network Rail to adjust this figure by 20%, successful bidders can expect a stable demand, making this a lucrative prospect for manufacturers of power tools and related equipment in the railway sector. ## Notice The proposed powered torque wrench is a railway maintenance tool to be used for two separate functions: * Fishplate bolt applications (for tightening and unfastening). * Chair/coach screw applications. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is an innovation-based project where suppliers will be expected to design a product in line with the new Network Rail specification. Network Rail requires a bespoke product as identified in Specification No. RMVP-SP-0097 - Issue 3, in order to meet UK and EU regulations regarding Health and Safety, Environmental and ORR requirements. A single contract agreement for all 929 units will be awarded following full completion of the Network Rail Product Testing process which will provide Business as Usual (BAU) purchase of the units. This will consist of a preliminary Product Acceptance certification that will provide the relevant Network Rail Department with authority to purchase trial units, which are then to be taken forward for full Product Acceptance trialling (an estimated 6-month period). Following successful completion of the trial, the product will receive its full Product Approval certification which will allow for the purchase of BAU units nationally. Network Rail reserves the right to increase or decrease the indicative 929 unit total by up to +/-20% at any stage of the procurement process. Guidance on the management of the Product Acceptance service, practices to be followed, authorities and policy is provided within the Tender Pack. This document is to support the successful delivery of a professional, effective, and transparent Product Acceptance service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005006-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,411,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 42600000 - Machine tools - 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools - 42650000 - Pneumatic or motorised hand tools - 42652000 - Hand-held electromechanical tools - 43830000 - Power tools - 44510000 - Tools ## Release History - 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005006-2021 - 16 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005365-2021 - 15 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005250-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk - http://www.networkrail.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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