Scope
Description
Network Rail (NR) have a requirement to purchase a range of steel products that are used to support Overhead Line Equipment (OLE). We previously advertised a Prior information notice under the Utilities Contract Regs - ref 2024/S 000-033811(OCID) pocds-h6vhtk-04addd published 18 October 2024.
This notice asked for suppliers to respond to a pre-market engagement questionnaire. This notice seeks additional information from interested parties.
Network Rail own, operate, maintain and develops the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland and Wales. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be. We support our country's economic prosperity and contribute to the objectives of the UK and Scottish Governments.
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient rail network and our vision is to deliver a simpler, better, greener railway for our customers and communities.
We currently buy Steelwork for electrification specific applications and will be tendering for new suppliers to meet this requirement.
To inform the sourcing strategy we undertook the questionnaire to understand Supplier capability and insights.
The scope of this procurement includes steelwork for electrification specific applications as detailed in UKMS, UKMS 1, UKMS2, OLEMI and GEFF designs SCO:
• Steelwork Foundation - Tubular Steel Piles
• Structural Steelwork - In the forms of masts and spans (booms, portals and other structures spanning the track) to which OHLE is attached.
• Small Part Steelwork uncontrolled - Components to enable OHLE equipment to be attached to the structures.
• Small Part Steelwork controlled - Various clips and clamps used to secure items to the structures as well as supporting OHL Wire, these are often casted items. Products on this Lot require Product Acceptance (PA), NR can sponsor suppliers through this process.
• Fixings - Electrification specific fixings and fasteners to secure the electrification structures.
Total value (estimated)
- £140,000,000 excluding VAT
- £168,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 October 2026 to 26 October 2032
- Possible extension to 26 October 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31682400 - Overhead electrical equipment
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 44212300 - Structures and parts
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 May 2025
Engagement process description
If you would like further information on this procurement event, please email the below email address with your contact information and we will respond with an a indicative timeline of the procurement and more details and outcomes of the previous market engagement which was conducted and how this is shaping the procurement strategy.
Additionally you will also be asked a small number of questions relating to the strategy which will be used to help finalise a few remaining points.
Many thanks
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Louise Billingham
Telephone: +447734646282
Email: DRTSProcurement@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government