Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
John.Bradshaw2@networkrail.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
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
Scotland's Railway Lineside Framework Supplier/SME Engagement Event
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Scotland's Railway will soon be commencing procurement of a Lineside Framework for Tree and Vegetation Management (Clearance & Maintenance) and boundary renewals. The Framework will be split into two distinct categories and this event is focused on category 2 which is an exciting opportunity, particularly for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as the intention is to split this category into 4 boundaries (3 suppliers in each) to support our delivery units across Scotland. This will provide a great opportunity for up to 12 suppliers to get on to the Framework.
Ahead of procurement beginning later this year, Network Rail will be holding a Supplier Engagement Event where SMEs and other interested suppliers can find out more about this opportunity, including;
The importance of SME involvement in Lineside Vegetation
What is required to work Lineside in the Railway industry
Overview of the Procurement process - an SME friendly approach
What to expect Post Contract if successful
Opportunity for questions and to feedback on the proposed strategies.
Network Rail intends to hold this in-person at the following time and location:
Thursday 24th October 2024 at 3:30pm - 5pm.
The Studio, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE
Interested parties are invited to confirm attendance via the BRAVO platform (https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk) by 12noon on Tuesday 22nd October 2024. Should you experience any issues with Bravo, please contact Lyle.Musuraca@networkrail.co.uk.
Please note that spaces are limited to one representative from each business.
Invite links will then be sent - to everyone that has registered via BRAVO – by close of business on Tuesday 22nd October, ahead of the call on the Thursday.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland Region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Indicative only: A geographical region of Scotland to cover de-vegetation and boundary renewals.
two.2.14) Additional information
Attendance to be logged via Bravo NR.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 December 2024
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