---
title: "Railway Points and Crossings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c864"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-05-12"
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# Railway Points and Crossings

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c864

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## Summary

The Direct Rail Services Limited is planning a forthcoming tender exercise titled "Railway Points and Crossings" in the goods category. The work is to take place at NTS Motherwell depot in Scotland and includes the replacement of rail infrastructure and switches. The contract period is scheduled from 15th August 2023 to 15th September 2023, with a total value of £160,000. The procurement will follow Network Rail standards. The tender initiation type is a tender, and the planned award period starts on 24th July 2023.

This tender for Railway Points and Crossings by Direct Rail Services Limited can provide opportunities for businesses involved in railway infrastructure and equipment. Companies specializing in railway construction, maintenance, and signalling equipment would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 12th June 2023, offering potential bidders time to prepare their submissions. The location of work is at the Motherwell depot in Scotland, providing a specific geographic focus for interested businesses.

## Notice

NOTICE OF FORTHCOMING TENDER EXERCISE ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION

* Work is to take place at NTS Motherwell depot Scotland.
* The following work is required to be completed in accordance with Network Rail standards NR/SP/TRK/037 and NR/L2/TRK/001.
* Removal and disposal from site of all redundant rail infrastructure which is being replaced.
* Replace 3 sets of switches.
* Replace one crossing (rail only).
* Replace 1 x half set of switches.
* Replace 1 x right hand half set switch.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

* Work is to take place at NTS Motherwell depot Scotland.
* The following work is required to be completed in accordance with Network Rail standards NR/SP/TRK/037 and NR/L2/TRK/001.
* Removal and disposal from site of all redundant rail infrastructure which is being replaced.
* Replace 3 sets of switches.
* Replace one crossing (rail only).
* Replace 1 x half set of switches.
* Replace 1 x right hand half set switch.

PLEASE NOTE: this notice intends to notify the market of an upcoming procurement only. This is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013628-2023 |
| 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 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2023 - 15 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| 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 | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34941800 - Railway points
- 35262000 - Crossing control signalling equipment

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 14:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013628-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.directrailservices.com/
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

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