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title: "Track Drainage Services by Train/On Track Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f674"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2021-11-12"
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# Track Drainage Services by Train/On Track Machine

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f674

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a tender for "Track Drainage Services by Train/On Track Machine" as part of its procurement process for goods in the railway maintenance sector. The focus is primarily on providing mechanical drain clearance across Scotland and the Southern regions, though it may extend to other areas as needed. The tender is at the planning stage, with key dates including a response deadline for suppliers by 30th November 2021 and a follow-up questionnaire response due by 17th December 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Rebecca Mulvanerty via email for further information.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in railway maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in mechanical drain clearance. Companies offering solutions for efficient train-borne drainage services or with relevant experience in managing high volumes of drainage clearance would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this long-term contract could not only lead to substantial work volumes, estimated at about 350 shifts per annum, but also provide avenues for growth and expansion within the industry.

## Notice

Network Rail has a current demand for mechanical drain clearance over a large geographical area and at a high rate and large volume per visit (shift). Predominately this demand is seen in Scotland and Southern regions but occasionally on other Regions too.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail is exploring the availability of train borne drain clearance for use under a long term contract to continue to serve demand from Scotland and Southern regions, and potentially expand the areas served and the scope of the drainage service. Material to be cleared from drains will include compacted sewage, bricks, ballast and silt. To be clear Network Rail has alternative existing services for rail-road vehicles and manual drainage clearance which are out of scope of this market enquiry. Currently the demand of about 350 shifts per annum. Additional information: NR is looking to engage and harness the intelligence and knowledge of the supply chain. If you are interested in this opportunity please respond to Rebecca.mulvanerty@networkrail.co.uk by 30/11/21.Further information including a questionnaire will then be issued and responses will be required by 17/12/21. Following receipt of the questionnaires Suppliers may be required to carry out a presentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028421-2021 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028421-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk

## Provenance

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