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title: "The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550ce"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED"
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# The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550ce

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, situated in London, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators," and falls under the industry category of Railway Materials. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a significant milestone being market engagement scheduled to end on 4th July 2025. With a published preliminary market engagement notice on 20th June 2025, interested suppliers can find more information about the notice on Find a Tender's platform. The procurement method is considered formal, as it seeks to assess the supply chain's interest and readiness before moving into the next procurement stages. The contract period is intended to start on 31st January 2027, lasting up to eight years with renewal options available.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses dealing with railway materials, particularly those offering specialised polymeric insulators. Due to the nature of the project, SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this contract, making it accessible to smaller entities looking to break into public sector contracts. This contract, valued at £3.6 million gross, presents substantial business growth potential for suppliers of railway components, especially those who can provide products complying with Network Rail's specifications. It offers a chance for businesses to build long-term relationships with a leading public infrastructure organisation. Companies adept at understanding the technical demands of the rail industry and ensuring compliance with standards are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

We require Polymer as per NR/L2/ELP/27411 insulators for all conductor rail and ramp ends - including. - insulators as per NR/L2/ELP/27411(including LUL standard No 2-01001 - 002) for all conductor rail (including ASC rail) - Insulator for Ramp end for all conductor rail including ASC rail - Polymer insulator as per the dimensions in NR/L3/ELP/27250/CRE/200 that's also compliant to NR/L2/ELP/27411 (including LUL standard No 2-01001)

### Planning Information

The purpose of this exercise is to understand the level of interest from the supply chain for the upcoming tender activity.
Please submit responses via the Bravo NR system, any clarification messages should also be submitted through the Bravo system. The deadline for responses is 12:00 Midday on Friday 4th July 2025.
Access details for the PIN can be found below:
URL: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
PIN/PQQ Code: pqq_3731
Title: PIN - The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034024-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34946120 - Railway materials

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 10:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034024-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034024-2025
  20th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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