Planning

ETCS Design, Fitment and Supply

  • Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-035839

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04b427

Published 5 November 2024, 4:17pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Waterloo General Offices

London

SE1 8SW

Email

alexandra.barry@atkinsrealis.com

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.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Railway Services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

ETCS Design, Fitment and Supply

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Digital signalling e.g (ETCS) is an in-cab signalling system that allows trains to run closer together, safely and to travel at their optimal speeds. To implement ETCS, it requires changes to signalling infrastructure as well as the fitment of in-cab technology on locomotives.

NR is seeking to procure up to an 8-year single supplier framework to facilitate the design, supply, and fitment of Level 2 European Train control Systems (ETCS) to various Classes of Locomotives.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Network Rail is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the market to participate in a competitive procurement process for a single supplier framework to facilitate the design, supply, and fitment of Level 2 European Train Control system (ETCS) to various classes of Locomotives.

Please note, this PIN supersedes the previously issued PIN 2024/S 000-021901.

This EOI does not constitute a call to competition or an invitation to tender. The purpose of this exercise is to conduct market engagement. No direct business will be awarded as a result of participating in this exercise.

Responding to this EOI will not in any way advantage or disadvantage any supplier in a future procurement exercise.

The purpose of this EOI is to engage with the market to understand:

• The market’s ability to meet the programme’s technical requirements.

• The number of suppliers able to offer a modular solution.

• Explore any potential risks to the procurement.

• Assess the market’s response to the proposed commercial arrangements and the route to market.

• Determine the level of interest from the market in the opportunity.

Response Criteria

For further information relating to Network Rail’s requirements and to respond to this EOI, please review the instructions below:

1. Follow link to EOI within the Bravo Portal - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/go/239966640192F7F9F6AC

2. Review the "ETCS Expression of Interest (EOI)" overview document.

3. Review and complete “EOI ETCS Submission Template” containing all EOI questions.

4. Once completed please upload your completed response into the Bravo Portal in line with the deadline stated within the EOI.

5. Any questions or clarifications in respect of this EOI should be issued through Bravo.

Please note, if you do not have a Bravo account you will need to follow the below link to register - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

17 February 2025


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: No