Published date: 30 March 2021

This notice was replaced on 30 March 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Early engagement (published 30 March 2021, last edited 1 April 2021)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34000000

  • Industrial machinery - 42000000

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

England

Procurement reference

TSC001-DN535463-16771176

Published date

30 March 2021

Closing date

21 April 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Network Rail (NR) and the Connected Places Catapult are publishing this notice to explore the state of the market in relation to the challenge described below. Innovative ideas are required to provide additional safety to maintenance teams (Track Workers) of pre-planned engineering works. The solution should:
• Be deployable by maintenance teams on the track
• Maximise the safety of track workers in addition to Applying EPR (Engineering Possession Reminder).
• Signaller cannot override it remotely
• Specifically, for lines monitored using Axle Counters
• Solution could be any innovative ideas to bring additional safety for Track Workers.
We will be holding an industry webinar on 15th April 2021, please email; nicholas.tipple@cp.catapult.org.uk for more information or if you are interested in attending.

More information

Additional text

Please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest in this project. You will be able to download the RFI documents and you can submit your proposal on the same site: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
CPV Codes:
16800000 : Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery
31700000 : Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
32440000 : Telemetry and terminal equipment
34630000 : Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
34900000 : Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
42990000 : Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
44400000 : Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items
50200000 : Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
72000000 : IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73000000 : Research and development services and related consultancy services

About the buyer

Contact name

Raj Ragiwala

Address

3rd Floor The Pinnacle
170 Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1BP
England

Telephone

+447864987110

Email

raj.ragiwala@cp.catapult.org.uk

Website

http://cp.catapult.org.uk