Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57709
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Infrastructure Monitoring Overhead Line Measurement Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Infrastructure Monitoring Programme has engaged extensively with the route and regional engineering teams to understand their future requirements for measurement and monitoring of the Overhead Line.
Network Rail currently collects dynamic measurement data using a dedicated vehicle, which has a permanently fitted Instrumented Pantograph measurement system. This train is over 60 years old and unable to reach speeds over 90mph. Network Rail has also installed a permanently fitted Instrumented Pantograph measurement system on a Passenger Train that operates on the West Coast Mainline between London and Scotland.
It is recognised that there are now a broad range of systems that can remotely monitor OLE. To meet Network Rail’s current standard (NR/L2/ELP/27325), Network Rail would like to be able to collect data on overhead line assets using measurement systems that are temporarily fitted to Passenger Trains to increase the frequency and coverage of data currently being collected.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34943000 - Train-monitoring system
- 63711100 - Train monitoring services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Network Rail are looking for suppliers to provide hardware, associated equipment and services to monitor overhead line assets with two aims - reducing service affecting failures by routinely monitoring, and also streamlining the commissioning of new overhead line assets.
The purpose of this PIN is to:
(a) Engage with suppliers to generate and register interest.
(b) Provide clarity on the requirement and indicative procurement timelines.
(c) Identify the existing solutions available in the market.
(e) Ensure suppliers who are interested in any potential future tender activity relating to this requirement, are aware of the procurement platform and provide them with the steps to register on this platform (should they not have already done so).
Responding to this PIN is an excellent opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide each other with feedback. Should you wish to respond to this PIN please follow the instructions below:
1. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2. From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select
“Overhead Line Measurement System”.
3. Click on the attachment “OLE measurement - RFI Submission Template”. Suppliers should be responding to questions in the excel document.
4. Once completed please send your RFI Submission Template via email to:
mark.adams3@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject " OLE measurement RFI".
The response deadline for this RFI is the 6th March 2024.
Any questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to mark.adams3@networkrail.co.uk
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: No