Official UK procurement notice
Minor Civil Works for Level Crossings and Minor Signalling Assets & Equipment Framework
Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Public body)
Network Rail Eastern Region is considering to set up a new framework that will be a vehicle for procuring minor civil works for Signalling Assets & Equipment, such works are delivered by the Off-Track Civils teams within the region. The types of civil works envisaged are minor in their nature, these will include repairing, refurbishing, metal frame testing or replacing signal structures and level crossing. In the event that the procurement of this framework proceeds, suppliers accredited under the following codes will be invited to take part in the event following an EOI:
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNetwork Rail Eastern Region is considering to set up a new framework that will be a vehicle for procuring minor civil works for Signalling Assets & Equipment, such works are delivered by the Off-Track Civils teams within the region. The types of civil works envisaged are minor in their nature, these will include repairing, refurbishing, metal frame testing or replacing signal structures and level crossing.
As such the purpose of this Request For Information (RFI) is to engage with the supply chain test the nature of the proposed requirements with the view of seeking to maximise the potential outcomes. As part of the information to be collated from the RFI, NR would to:
- Stress test and determine how best to package the requirements i.e determination of optimum loting structure(s).
- Determination of the optimum commercial model that can deliver value for money.
- Determine the level of interest and capability from the market and the feasibility of setting up such a framework.
- Provide potential suppliers the opportunity to give feedback and help that will inform the refinement of the requirements and the procurement strategy.
CPV: Level crossing construction works
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Planned
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Minor Civil Works for Level Crossings and Minor Signalling Assets &…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 27 Oct 2023, 12:11 BST
- Last source update
- 27 Oct 2023, 12:11 BST
- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-031781- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f9dFind a Tender
Publisher note: Please note any discussions which do occur will cease immediately should a formal competition ultimately be announced. Network Rail is committed to ensuring fairness, openness and transparency, and to following UK procurement regulations. The Periodic Indicative Notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting pre-procurement market engagement via a request for information and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the PIN event and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any works mentioned in this PIN and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to this PIN. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Should you wish to respond to this RFI please complete the attached document titled “Minor Civil Works for Level Crossings and Minor Signalling Assets & Equipment Framework”, which can be accessed via the link and instructions below: Follow the following link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “Minor Civil Works for Level Crossings and Minor Signalling Assets & Equipment Framework - Request for Information (RFI)". Click on the attachment – “ Minor Civil Works for Level Crossings and Minor Signalling Assets & Equipment Framework RFI Submission Template”. Supplier responses should be completed through responding to questions within this provided excel document. Once completed, please send your excel submission document via email as attachment to: [email protected] with the email subject " Minor Civil Works for Level Crossings and Minor Signalling Assets & Equipment Framework RFI Submission". The response deadline for this RFI is Wednesday 20th November 2023. Any questions or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be addressed to [email protected] Network Rail would like to thank you in advance, should you wish to respond to this Request for Information.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
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Timeline
23 Oct 2023 → 27 Oct 2023 · 2 dates- Tender notice expected23 Oct 2023, 00:00 BST
- Notice published27 Oct 2023, 12:11 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Pipeline notice- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.