Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
Contact
Garry Pyne
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02904587
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Commercial and Procurement, Route Services, The Quadrant, Elder Gate
Milton Keynes
MK9 1EN
Contact
Garry Pyne
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02904587
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law
This is not a joint procurement exercise.
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Railway Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
38074 Steel Rail Storage
Reference number
Project 38074
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £0.01
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 63121100 - Storage services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Central England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.14) Additional information
N/A
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 June 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Feedback
• Please indicate whether you are interested in fulfilling long, short, or both, rail storage requirements
• Please provide details of your proposed location(s) and how it/they achieve the requirements for the service you are interested in
• Please provide approximate costing details of the location (by area / per tonne) and the min/max term.
Note that this is not a contractual commitment, nor is this PIN a call for competition. Expressions of interest and feedback can be provided through our procurement system Bravo NR using this link and clicking current opportunities, via the ‘Steel Rail Storage’ opportunity.