Procurement of Cable
Network Rail Infrastructure LtdEstimated Value
£125,000,000 – £150,000,000
Deadline
10 March 2020
Published
7 February 2020
Type
goods
Overview
Network Rail is procuring a supplier framework which Network Rail intends to use on a non-exclusive basis every time it buys cable. The cables relate variously to signaling, telecoms, power and fibre optic.
Network Rail expects that the following outcomes will be achieved under this procurement: achieving best value in respect of the cost of cables; efficiency in buying practices and supply chain management performance; reduction in waste (e.g. unused cable drums); better relationships with suppliers; and making suppliers accountable for their performance and rewarding best practice. This procurement covers 76 Cable Types and is divided into two Lots.
Lot 1 relates to individual purchases of Cables Types of lengths up to and including 2000m. Lot 2 relates to individual purchase of Cable Types of lengths exceeding 2000m. Network Rail are seeking expressions of interest from all prospective cable suppliers interested in this opportunity and it is not by any means restricted to Network Rail's current cable suppliers.
Submission
In addition to supplying the relevant cables, successful tenderers will be expected to manage: purchase orders; inventory; cable drums; return of Goods; cable theft prevention, and will also be required to provide certain technical support services.
AI AnalysisMembers
Requirements, key tasks and tips for reading this tender — included with Tendarix membership.
£4.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime before it ends and you pay nothing.
Before you bid, buyers check
two years of filed accountsyour financial standingturnover vs contract valueyour Companies House recordcash flow for 30-day termscredit scores and ratios
Actions
Start free trialto open noticeStart free trial to downloadCreate an account and start a 7-day free trial to open the buyer’s own notice and tender documents, plus fit scoring and the Bid Writer. Then £4.99/month — cancel anytime.
Open Bid WriterIndependent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
How to Apply
Step-by-step submission guide
Submission Portal
Contracts Finder
Open the original notice
Click the button below to view this tender on Contracts Finder
Find the submission method
Look for "How to apply" section — most tenders link to an eSourcing platform (e.g. In-Tend, ProContract, Jaggaer)
Create an account
Register on the eSourcing platform for free — you'll need a company email and DUNS number
Download tender documents
Download the ITT (Invitation to Tender), specification, pricing schedule, and any templates
Submit your response
Upload completed documents through the portal before the deadline — late bids are automatically rejected
Most buyers do NOT accept email submissions. You must submit through their eSourcing platform. Check the notice for the exact link.
Buyer Profile
Network Rail Infrastructure LtdKey Dates
Published
7 February 2020
Submission deadline
10 March 2020
Notice type
tender
Source
contracts finder
Related Tenders
CA18537 - nova education trust contract for supply of biomass boiler fuel pellets
Nova Education Trust is seeking to appoint a single supplier to provide the supply and management of biomass wood pellets for Nova Education Trust, C09-C11, The Sir Colin Campbell
BBV HS2 MWCC north flooring, screed, & tiling
Design, supply and installation of flooring and tiling systems including resin floors, ceramic tiling, screeds, paving, floor hatches, thresholds and associated finishes, incorpora
NP93827 seasonal influenza vaccine
Supply of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine. Lot 1 - Supply of Influenza Vaccines as recommended by JCVI for Over 65 years to NHS Scotland for use in the 2027/28 NHS Scotland Seasonal Flu
Supply, delivery, installation and disposal of scottish welfare fund items
Midlothian Council seeks to establish a framework for the supply, delivery, installation and disposal of domestic furniture and furnishings, including white goods to various types