Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
The Quadrant: MK, Elder Gate
Milton Keynes
MK9 1EN
Contact
Rob Cummins
sleeperscategorystrategy@networkrail.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Railway Sleepers
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34947100 - Sleepers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Network Rail spends GBP 40-50 million per annum on sleepers in England, Scotland and Wales covering maintenance, renewal and enhancement projects across the network. Network Rail wish to engage with suppliers to inform a new category strategy taking into consideration whole life costs, asset life and sustainability.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 34947000 - Sleepers and parts of sleepers
- 34947200 - Parts of sleepers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Throughout England, Wales & Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Network Rail currently have a range of frameworks & contracts in place for the procurement of concrete, steel, timber and composite sleepers. This PIN is asking for supplier input to inform Network Rail's future category strategy.
two.2.14) Additional information
Network Rail is looking to engage and harness the intelligence and knowledge of the supply chain. If you are interested in this opportunity please respond to sleeperscategorystrategy@networkrail.co.uk by 08/03/2022. Further information including a survey will then be issued and responses will be required by 31/03/2022. An opportunity for a supplier briefing will be communicated separately.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
22 February 2022
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