Scope
Description
We require Polymer as per NR/L2/ELP/27411 insulators for all conductor rail and ramp ends - including.
- insulators as per NR/L2/ELP/27411(including LUL standard No 2-01001 - 002) for all conductor rail (including ASC rail)
- Insulator for Ramp end for all conductor rail including ASC rail
- Polymer insulator as per the dimensions in NR/L3/ELP/27250/CRE/200 that's also compliant to NR/L2/ELP/27411 (including LUL standard No 2-01001)
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2027 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2035
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34946120 - Railway materials
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 July 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this exercise is to understand the level of interest from the supply chain for the upcoming tender activity.
Please submit responses via the Bravo NR system, any clarification messages should also be submitted through the Bravo system. The deadline for responses is 12:00 Midday on Friday 4th July 2025.
Access details for the PIN can be found below:
URL: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/
PIN/PQQ Code: pqq_3731
Title: PIN - The Supply of 3rd Rail Polymeric Insulators
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
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
Email: nicola.dixey@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government