Design and Production of Powered Torque Wrench

Concepts

• power tools
• health and safety, environmental and orr
• preliminary product acceptance certification
• bespoke product
• full product acceptance
• management of the product acceptance service
• proposed powered torque wrench
• full product approval certification
• production of powered torque wrench
• design

Location

London

Description

The proposed powered torque wrench is a railway maintenance tool to be used for two separate functions: • Fishplate bolt applications (for tightening and unfastening). • Chair/coach screw applications.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is an innovation-based project where suppliers will be expected to design a product in line with the new Network Rail specification. Network Rail requires a bespoke product as identified in Specification No. RMVP-SP-0097 - Issue 3, in order to meet UK and EU regulations regarding Health and Safety, Environmental and ORR requirements. A single contract agreement for all 929 units will be awarded following full completion of the Network Rail Product Testing process which will provide Business as Usual (BAU) purchase of the units. This will consist of a preliminary Product Acceptance certification that will provide the relevant Network Rail Department with authority to purchase trial units, which are then to be taken forward for full Product Acceptance trialling (an estimated 6-month period). Following successful completion of the trial, the product will receive its full Product Approval certification which will allow for the purchase of BAU units nationally. Network Rail reserves the right to increase or decrease the indicative 929 unit total by up to +/-20% at any stage of the procurement process. Guidance on the management of the Product Acceptance service, practices to be followed, authorities and policy is provided within the Tender Pack. This document is to support the successful delivery of a professional, effective, and transparent Product Acceptance service.

CPV Codes

• 43830000 - Power tools
• 42600000 - Machine tools
• 42611000 - Special-purpose machine tools
• 42650000 - Pneumatic or motorised hand tools
• 42652000 - Hand-held electromechanical tools
• 44510000 - Tools

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.