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title: "Procurement of Cable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a9da"
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# Procurement of Cable

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a9da

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is conducting a procurement process for the "Procurement of Cable" in the goods sector, specifically under the classification of cable (CPV code 44321000). The buying organisation is based in London, UK, and has issued two lots: one for cable quantities less than or equal to 2,000 metres and another for quantities exceeding this length. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key contract dates include the signing of contracts on 7th April 2021, with the overall process marked as complete as of 23rd April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cable supply and related services, particularly those with capabilities in managing inventory, purchase orders, and technical support. Companies involved in telecommunications, power distribution, and signalling systems would be well-suited to compete, especially large-scale firms capable of efficient supply chain management and delivering competitive pricing. Successful bidders will also be expected to demonstrate strong methodologies for delivery and value for money, making this an attractive opportunity for capable suppliers in the UK market.

## Notice

Network Rail is awarding supplier frameworks which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. This award covers 74 Cable Types and is divided into 2 lots. Lot 1 relates to individual purchases of Cable Types of lengths up to and including 2 000 m. Lot 2 relates to individual purchase of Cable Types of lengths exceeding 2 000 m.

### Lot Information

Cable Quantities Less than or Equal to 2 000 m

This lot covers the supply of cable quantities less than or equal to 2 000 m. Network Rail is awarding a framework which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. The cables relate variously to signalling, telecoms, power and fibre optic. In addition to supplying the relevant cables, the appointed suppliers 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 framework: -- 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.

Cable Quantities Greater than 2 000 m per Demand

This lot covers the supply of cable quantities greater than 2 000 m per demand. Network Rail is awarding a framework which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. The cables relate variously to signalling, telecoms, power and fibre optic. In addition to supplying the relevant cables, appointed suppliers 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 framework: -- 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008809-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH CABLES; CLEVELAND CABLE; TRATOS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
- 31321700 - Signalling cable
- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables
- 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables
- 44321000 - Cable

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008809-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:068947-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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