---
title: "Railway Sleepers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031a34"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2022-02-22"
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# Railway Sleepers

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031a34

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Railway Sleepers is being conducted by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a key player in the railway services sector in the United Kingdom. This planned tender falls under the goods procurement category and is focused on establishing supplier input to inform Network Rail's future category strategy for sleepers. The delivery locations encompass England, Scotland, and Wales, with a primary engagement deadline for interested suppliers to respond by 8th March 2022, followed by further responses due by 31st March 2022.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for suppliers involved in the manufacture and supply of railway construction materials, including concrete, steel, timber, and composites. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in life cycle management, sustainability, and asset longevity will be well-suited to compete for this tender as Network Rail seeks to enhance its procurement strategy. Engaging with Network Rail could catalyse growth and expand market reach for companies aligned with these industry requirements.

## Notice

Network Rail spends GBP 40-50 million per annum on sleepers in England, Scotland and Wales covering maintenance, renewal and enhancement projects across the network. Network Rail wish to engage with suppliers to inform a new category strategy taking into consideration whole life costs, asset life and sustainability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail currently have a range of frameworks & contracts in place for the procurement of concrete, steel, timber and composite sleepers. This PIN is asking for supplier input to inform Network Rail's future category strategy. Additional information: Network Rail is looking to engage and harness the intelligence and knowledge of the supply chain. If you are interested in this opportunity please respond to sleeperscategorystrategy@networkrail.co.uk by 08/03/2022. Further information including a survey will then be issued and responses will be required by 31/03/2022. An opportunity for a supplier briefing will be communicated separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005016-2022 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 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

- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 34947000 - Sleepers and parts of sleepers
- 34947100 - Sleepers
- 34947200 - Parts of sleepers

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005016-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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