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Network Rail in the United Kingdom has published a preliminary market engagement notice concerning its fleet of Rail Delivery Trains and Long-Welded Rail Trains, which is approaching the point where replacement options must be considered. A future requirement is anticipated for approximately 8 to 11 locomotive-hauled trains capable of rail delivery and recovery, carrying at least 24 rails per train, with remote operation of rail handling equipment. Feedback is sought on opportunities such as separate procurement of wagons and material handling equipment and a modular design using intermodal wagons, including effects on market appetite, risks and timescales. No estimated value, deadline or bidding procedure is stated; this is not yet a call for tenders.

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Network Rail's existing fleet of Rail Delivery Trains (RDTs) and Long-Welded Rail Trains (LWRTs) is approaching the point at which replacement options must be considered. Network Rail currently anticipates a future requirement for: • A fleet of approximately 8-11 trains. • A locomotive-hauled solution capable of both rail delivery and rail recovery activities. • A solution capable of carrying a minimum of 24 rails per train. • Remote operation of rail handling equipment to minimise manual intervention and improve operational safety. Engagement undertaken with the market to date has identified several opportunities for consideration as part of the sourcing strategy and technical requirements, including separate procurement of wagons and material handling equipment (MHE), and the development of a modular design making use of intermodal wagons. Network Rail requires market feedback to determine whether these opportunities should be established as requirements within the sourcing activity. Market feedback is therefore sought to help Network Rail understand the implications of adopting these requirements, including: • Impact on market appetite • Impact on design and delivery risks and timescales

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Source: Find a Tender Service (UK Cabinet Office / Crown Commercial Service)

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Last verified against Find a Tender Service (UK Cabinet Office / Crown Commercial Service) 1 month ago

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