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title: "38074 Steel Rail Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042e5c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2024-01-19"
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# 38074 Steel Rail Storage

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042e5c

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a public procurement process titled "38074 Steel Rail Storage" in the services category. The procurement aims to consolidate and manage inventory for long-term rail storage in Central England to enhance supply resilience. The call for competition is expected in mid-2024, with contract award planned for late Autumn/Winter 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in cargo handling and storage services looking to provide long and short rail storage solutions. Suitable businesses should have the capability to store various rail lengths, unload and load rail for all types, and manage inventory efficiently. Location in Central England, rail link connectivity, and quick turnaround time for loading road vehicles are key requirements for potential suppliers.

## Notice

Network Rail's short rail supplied from EU suppliers is currently stored at various locations in Central England. Long rail (91.44m+) stock is held at Eastleigh and Scunthorpe for production purposes, and 54m lengths are stored at Marchwood and Immingham ports. However, this stock is at risk of corrosion, and access is limited and dictated by other port activity. We are therefore exploring the options for long term storage to consolidate and manage our inventory to achieve better value for money and to improve supply resilience by having more control over quality and distribution. Network Rail intends to issue a call for competition for requirements mid 2024, with an intention to award contract(s) late Autumn/Winter 2024. It is envisaged the requirement will last for 5 years with options to extend to 8 years in total.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirements Route Services Supply Chain Operations (SCO) have a requirement to store rail lengths from 9.144m up to 216m, in all rail profiles and grades (56E1, 60E2, 54E1A1, 60E1A1, CEN33, BULLHEAD & CONDUCTOR RAIL / 260 GRADE, HP, 350HT). These rails are to supply to maintenance and renewal worksites, and to produce switches and crossings (S&C) nationally. SCO are exploring options for the storage and distribution of rail, of all lengths, and are seeking engagement with suppliers to understand market appetite across the full range requirements. Long and/or Short Rail Storage Requirements * Storage for long rails from 54m up to 216m * Storage for short length rails from 9.144m up to 44m * Ability to unload and load rail for all rail types/lengths * Must be located in central England to minimise haulage costs to S&C suppliers * Must be suitable for HGV's and have the capability to load road vehicles within 24hrs * Must be rail-linked * Must have the capability to load and unload Network Rail's fleet of SRC's (Stock Rail Carriers) and RDT's (Rail Delivery Train) * Inventory management, including segregation by rail type/length/grade - 1st in 1st out / stock rotation if necessary Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001853-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63121100 - Storage services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 06:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001853-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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