Scope
Description
To help inform any future procurement event, Network Rail is undertaking Soft Market
Testing via this PIN to gather information to understand the capability of the supply chain
to manufacture and provide materials for High Performance Switch System which
contains over 1000 components, this is broken down into lots as per the attached
document. You are able to advise if you can provide for one lot, all lots or multiple lots.
The Drawings are attached and this is stage 1 of a multi stage exercise, the next stage
will be a site visit. We are looking to expand our supply chain. Your organisation's
assistance will help Network Rail determine how best to undertake any procurement event
should one materialise and ensure contracts/frameworks formulated reflect what the
supply market can deliver.
There is no guarantee that any procurement will take place because of this PIN
questionnaire, but your organisation's interest will be noted in the event that one is
undertaken.
There is a provisional Lot Structure who's CPV codes are as per the pin, all the details
can be found in the additional documentation.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34942000 - Signalling equipment
- 14622000 - Steel
- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 34941800 - Railway points
- 34946110 - Rails
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 44450000 - Mild steel
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 October 2025
Engagement process description
Please complete the questionnaire attached to this notice, in addition please review the drawings and information prior to completing the questionnaire. Any further information required please contact devon
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Devon Messenger
Telephone: +447734648825
Email: devon.messenger@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government