Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
1 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 2DN
Robert.Murray@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.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Network Rail owns a number of ballast cleaning systems, all purchased between 2004 and 2016; based on the life expectancy of the vehicles they will be due for replacement or overhaul during the next control period CP7 (The dates for CP7 are between 2024 – 2029). Thus, Network Rail is developing its strategy for the future of ballast recycling. In doing so, Network Rail is looking to engage with the international supply chain early to develop solutions that can lead to procurement activity expected to start in 2024.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14212310 - Ballast
- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Network Rail owns a number of ballast cleaning systems, all purchased between 2004 and 2016; based on the life expectancy of the vehicles they will be due for replacement or overhaul during the next control period CP7 (The dates for CP7 are between 2024 – 2029). Thus, Network Rail is developing its strategy for the future of ballast recycling. In doing so, Network Rail is looking to engage with the international supply chain early to develop solutions that can lead to procurement activity expected to start in 2024.
Network Rail will consider an upgrade to a current machine or purchase of a new machine as part of this strategy.
Presently, Network Rail owns the Ballast Cleaning Systems as well as operating and maintaining the assets. Network Rail hopes to explore the market and determine the optimum model for this service. As part of this Network Rail will consider both purchase or lease of future machines.
To view the Opportunity Listing for this Notice, go to https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and click on view current opportunity listings - Future Technology for Ballast Cleaning Systems
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 April 2021
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