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title: "#36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042627"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2023-12-15"
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# #36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042627

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated as a tender by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd. The contracting opportunity titled "#36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research" falls under the services category with a focus on repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways and other equipment. Network Rail is seeking market interest and capability to provide comprehensive ballast blending services, involving receiving used track ballast, processing it with new ballast, and supplying a blended product meeting specific specifications. The main location for this opportunity is in London, United Kingdom. The future notice date for this tender is set for December 15, 2023.

This tender by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses involved in railway services and materials sectors to compete. Companies with rail-linked facilities and permits suited for delivering the specified services would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement process. The requirement for blending used and new ballast to meet stringent specifications offers a niche business growth opportunity for those capable of meeting Network Rail's requirements. Understanding the market interest and demonstrating the ability to supply the desired blended ballast product will be key factors for success in this tender.

## Notice

Network Rail is trying to understand the market interest and capability to deliver comprehensive services of ballast blending as described in the scope. With the main requirement being receiving used track ballast (product graded) and new ballast, by rail, carry out the required processing and supply a blended ballast, consisting of no more than 50% used ballast, in line with Network Rail's track ballast specification, subsequently loaded to rail wagons. The Supplier must have rail-linked facilities and the relevant permits required to deliver the Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail is trying to understand the market interest and capability to deliver comprehensive services of ballast blending as described in the scope. With the main requirement being receiving used track ballast (product graded) and new ballast, by rail, carry out the required processing and supply a blended ballast, consisting of no more than 50% used ballast, in line with Network Rail's track ballast specification, subsequently loaded to rail wagons. The Supplier must have rail-linked facilities and the relevant permits required to deliver the Services. The Procurement Documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the 'View Current Opportunities' link and select #36634 - Ballast Blending Market Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036999-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| 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
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 15:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036999-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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