Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bba-9581-7363-8ae5-0119ff751ef8/41208-preliminary-market-engagement-exercise-for-de-icer-product-for-third-ra pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # \#41208 – Preliminary market engagement exercise for de-icer product for third rail applications [Network Rail Infrastructure Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited) Estimated value £300,000 Published 12 May 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this preliminary market engagement exercise is to identify de-icing products that might assist Network Rail in overcoming operational difficulties associated with the operation of third-rail traction systems during icy conditions. Electric railway vehicles that obtain their power through a DC third rail system rely on the quality of the electrical connection between the conductor rail and the train's pick-up shoe. In winter conditions, ice can form on the conductor rail degrading the quality of the electrical connection to such an extent that the trains are unable to function properly. Network Rail operates a winter treatment program on Southern, and North West and Central, Regions where anti-ice products are deployed on the conductor rail to help prevent ice build-up, thereby maintaining the required electrical connection. At present, Network Rail does not have a suitable de-icing product that can be deployed in the event of ice forming on the conductor rail and it is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise to identify products that might serve that purpose. The Procurement Documents can be downloaded from Network Rail's BravoNR sourcing platform via this link. [networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) From the welcome screen, access the 'Current Opportunities' link and select \#41208 – Preliminary market engagement exercise for de-icer product for third rail applications Read full description ## CPV classification De-icing agents Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0510a0-2025-05-12T11:27:10+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0510a0-2025-05-12T11:27:10+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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