Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
1 Eversholt Street
London
NW1 2DN
Contact
Elise Gallacher
Elise.Gallacher@networkrail.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53140
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Other activity
Track Buckle Risk and Detection
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Design Contest-Track Buckle Risk and Detection
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 34941200 - Track rails
- 34945000 - Track-alignment machinery
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The onset of hot weather brings with it the risk of track buckling if high rail temperatures are combined with deficiencies within the track system (i.e., incorrect rail stress, disturbed / deficient ballast, lateral alignment faults, incorrect rail joint gaps, etc.). Ideally, all such deficiencies should be eliminated before the hot weather season starts. As air temperatures increase during periods of hot weather, rail temperatures also increase. Metals expand and contract as the temperature changes. If a length of steel rail is rigidly clamped at both ends and then heated, the metal expands and is put under compression until the force becomes too great and exceeds the track systems lateral resistance forces.
A PIN was run in early 2021 to determine the levels of pre-market engagement of this challenge statement which received a strong response. Network Rail would like to invite prospective suppliers to complete Phase 1 and 2 of the Track Buckle Risk and Detection Tender we are putting out which will ask a range of Qualification, Technical and Commercial questions.
The documents required to determine your decision to participate are attached in the Opportunity listing - . https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53140
To access the instruction and guidance on how to be a part of the tender please follow the below steps to access the ITT for Track Buckle Risk and Detection:
1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
2. From the welcome screen, access ITT_14637 and ITT_14638
Please note: The deadline for this tender is 19/12/2022 17:00pm and you must complete both Phase 1 and 2 ITT’s to be considered for this contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.2) Type of contest
Open
four.1.9) Criteria for the evaluation of projects
Refer to the Network Rail Criteria and Scoring document. This can be accessed via the following link.
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53140
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of projects or requests to participate
Date
19 December 2022
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which projects or requests to participate may be drawn up
English
four.3) Rewards and jury
four.3.1) Information about prize(s)
A prize/prizes will be awarded: no
four.3.3) Follow-up contracts
Any service contract following the contest will be awarded to the winner or winners of the contest: yes
four.3.4) Decision of the jury
The decision of the jury is binding on the contracting authority/entity: yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 1AA
Country
United Kingdom