Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework - Request for Information

Concepts

• engineering design
• railway transport buildings
• relocatable equipment buildings
• information technology
• telecommunications design
• operational telecoms design
• telecoms design
• telecoms transmission
• build
• operational support systems / network management

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

Framework for the Supply of Services and Works for Telecoms Design and Build

Total Quantity or Scope

Framework for the Supply of Works and Services in respect of Telecommunications Design and Build including Radio, Telecoms Transmission and Civils. The scope of the framework may include engineering services (including civil engineering), electrical and mechanical engineering and telecommunications disciplines. Telecommunications shall be interpreted as including wired and wireless transmission networks/infrastructure; wired and wireless access equipment / networks; radio, including GSM-R; voice communications (rail operational and corporate); cabling and troughing; structured cabling; Data Centres; physical and logical security enhancements (e.g., fencing, sensors) to buildings and REBs; Information Technology in support or provision of Telecommunications systems; Operational Support Systems / Network Management; changes to electrical equipment (e.g., AC/DC power systems, UPSs, batteries, DNOs, electrical cabling, and testing etc.); and Relocatable Equipment Buildings.

CPV Codes

• 71320000 - Engineering design services
• 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
• 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
• 71500000 - Construction-related services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** For further information relating to Network Rail's requirements and to respond to this PIN please review the document – “Telecoms Design & Build – RFI.pptx” via the instructions below: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the “View Current Opportunities” link and select “#38776 - Operational Telecoms Design and Build Framework". 3. Click on the attachment – “Telecoms Design & Build – RFI.pptx”. 4. Page 2 of the document references a link to the survey enabling you to complete the required information. The purpose of this RFI is to engage with the supply base to request information relating to Operational Telecoms Design & Build works and services. Please note that any content received via response to this RFI will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid now, or any potential future tender. The response deadline for this RFI is 5pm on 13/09/2024. 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 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. Any questions or clarifications in relation to this PIN should be addressed to: Vikesh.Parekh@networkrail.co.uk or elaine.clarke@networkrail.co.uk