Network Rail has a requirement to purchase a range of steel products that are used to support Overhead Line Equipment (OLE). The scope of this procurement includes steelwork for electrification specific applications as detailed in UKMS, UKMS 1, UKMS2, OLEMI and GEFF designs:
• Lot 1 Steel Piles – Tubular steel piles used for foundations.
• Lot 2 Steel Structures – In the forms of masts and spans (booms, portals and other structures spanning the track) to which OHLE is attached.
• Lot 3 Small Part Steel Uncontrolled – Components to enable OHLE equipment to be attached to the structures.
• Lot 4 Small Part Steel Controlled – Various clips and clamps used to secure items to the structures as well as supporting OHL Wire, these are often casted items. Products on this Lot require Product Acceptance (PA), NR can sponsor suppliers through this process.
• Lot 5 Fixings – Electrification specific fixings and fasteners to secure the electrification structures.
The proposed Framework(s) will be for an initial period of 6 years, with options to extend for a further two year period. Participants that are interested in Supplying Lot 1 Steel Piles and Lot 2 Steel Structures will be required to have capacity to purchase and store steel raw materials on behalf of Network Rail, and agree to the provision fo a Vesting Certificate (a copy of which is contained in the Procurement Documents).