Calibration Services Framework

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    "description": "Network Rail seeks a competent Supplier to deliver comprehensive services for the calibration, certification, inspection, safety testing, and authorised repair of Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment (IMTE) used across its national rail infrastructure. This Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the current capabilities available and market appetite for the Calibration Services requirement.\nHigh Level Scope:\n• All calibration and testing services are performed to manufacturers' specifications, or where unavailable, in accordance with Rail Group Standards or Network Rail Standards, particularly NR/L2/RMVP/0172 and NR/L3/RMVP/0201.\n• Calibrations are traceable to National Standards through UKAS-accredited laboratories or equivalent.\n• Failures are managed through a clear process, with notification to Network Rail of any deviations and associated risks.\nHigh-Level List of IMTE in Scope (incluing but not limited to)\n1. General Measuring Equipment\n2. Track Inspection Equipment\n3. Welding Equipment\n4. Ultrasonic Testing Equipment\n5. Survey Equipment\n6. ESD & Electrical Testing Equipment\n7. Oxy-fuel gas pressure equipment",
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Premachandran Gopinath",
        "email": "premachandran.gopinath@networkrail.co.uk",
        "telephone": "0770 787 2027"
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        "id": "018692-2025",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018692-2025",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2025-05-02T11:19:04+01:00"
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        "dueDate": "2025-05-16T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "The Market Engagement for the \"Calibration Services Framework\" will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. \nThis questionnaire must be returned by 16th May 2025.\nTo access the Market Engagement submission document, please follow these steps:\n1. Visit our Bravo site using the link provided below. \nLink to Bravo: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html\n2. On the Bravo login page, locate and select the \"View Current Opportunities\" option at the bottom left of the page. Find and select the link for \"Calibration Services Framework\" to access the documents available for the market engagement exercise.\nThere is no need to log in to Bravo to access the opportunity. You can view and download the necessary documents without logging in.\nThe instructions for returning the market engagement information are detailed within the Market Engagement document titled \"Calibration Services Market Engagement\". Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly."
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