Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
Clare.Hamblin@networkrail.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region 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
Soft Market Questionnaire - Engineering Professional Training Courses
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80531200 - Technical training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This soft market testing questionnaire has been developed by Network Rail (NR) in advance of procuring a solution for the provision of Training.
The purpose of this soft market testing is to gain an understanding of the markets appetite and capacity for delivery of these courses.
This is not a call form competition, nor does it constitute the invitation to tender opportunity or otherwise.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This soft market testing questionnaire has been developed by Network Rail (NR) in advance of procuring a solution for the provision of Training.
In line with NR’s procurement principles, NR is committed to becoming an ‘informed’ client with excellent visibility and understanding of the market and the supply chains and customers operating within them.
At this stage, pre-procurement, NR are committed to engaging with the industry to inform and refine the overall sourcing strategy.
The purpose of this soft market testing is to:
• The purpose of this soft market testing is to gain an understanding of the markets appetite and capacity for delivery of these courses.
The responses to this Questionnaire will be synthesised and shared internally with key stakeholders, to both further inform the sourcing strategy.
This soft market testing is not itself a Call for Competition under any EU procurement process (whether pursuant to the Public Contracts regulations 2015, the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, or otherwise). NR does not commit itself to commencing any such sourcing process.
Any comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participation by any party in response to this soft market testing will not influence the selection and / or award decisions comprised in any future sourcing process, nor will it be taken as a potential supplier’s committed position.
All responses will be carefully considered but will not bind NR to any approach or strategy. Information contained within the questionnaire which is related to an eventual sourcing activity is subject to change and is to be used for information purposes only. NR does not bind or commit itself to any proposed model, milestones, or dates.
If your organisation would like to partake in this soft market testing, please contact Clare Hamblin via email - clare.hamblin@networkrail.co.uk - with the subject line "Enginerring Professional Training Courses" and the following information before Monday 16th October 2023.
- Company name
- Contact details (email address)
A document containing further information and a questionnaire will be sent to you.
Alternatively, you may visit https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk and search the Opportunity Listing for "Soft Market Questionnaire - Engineering Professional Training Courses" to access the documents. Requests for participation after 19th October 2023 will not be read or considered due to the programme of the project.
Submit all responses no later than COP Thursday 19th October 2023.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 October 2023
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
Date of Dispatch of this Notice: 03/10/2023