Design and Production of Powered Torque Wrench

Tender 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. Lot 1: 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.