--- title: "Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a846" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a846" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a846.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a846.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2021-04-20" --- # Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a846 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a846) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a846.json) ## Summary The public procurement process titled "Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems" is currently in the planning stage and is being managed by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, situated in London, UK. This tender relates to the railway maintenance sector, specifically focusing on goods classified under the CPV code for railway maintenance or service vehicles and freight wagons. The procurement is set to engage with the international supply chain, with active engagement expected to commence in 2024. The initiative aligns with the upcoming control period CP7, which spans from 2024 to 2029, and aims to replace or overhaul existing ballast cleaning systems. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and equipment supply. Companies engaged in manufacturing or leasing ballast cleaning systems, as well as those providing related maintenance services, should consider participating. Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity for innovative technology firms capable of offering upgrades or new solutions for ballast recycling. Engaging early with Network Rail may pave the way for future collaborations as the authority finalises its strategy and procedural details ahead of procurement activities starting in 2024. ## Notice Network Rail owns a number of ballast cleaning systems, all purchased between 2004 and 2016; based on the life expectancy of the vehicles they will be due for replacement or overhaul during the next control period CP7 (The dates for CP7 are between 2024 - 2029). Thus, Network Rail is developing its strategy for the future of ballast recycling. In doing so, Network Rail is looking to engage with the international supply chain early to develop solutions that can lead to procurement activity expected to start in 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Network Rail owns a number of ballast cleaning systems, all purchased between 2004 and 2016; based on the life expectancy of the vehicles they will be due for replacement or overhaul during the next control period CP7 (The dates for CP7 are between 2024 - 2029). Thus, Network Rail is developing its strategy for the future of ballast recycling. In doing so, Network Rail is looking to engage with the international supply chain early to develop solutions that can lead to procurement activity expected to start in 2024. Network Rail will consider an upgrade to a current machine or purchase of a new machine as part of this strategy. Presently, Network Rail owns the Ballast Cleaning Systems as well as operating and maintaining the assets. Network Rail hopes to explore the market and determine the optimum model for this service. As part of this Network Rail will consider both purchase or lease of future machines. To view the Opportunity Listing for this Notice, go to https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and click on view current opportunity listings - Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008405-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Apr 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 14212310 - Ballast - 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons - 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles - 34940000 - Railway equipment - 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008405-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.co.uk - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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