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Scrap Metal Sales

New Customer Information Pack

2020

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New Customer Information PackThank you for your enquiry into purchasing Scrap Metals from Network Rail; this customer information pack aims to explain the various materials we sell, our processes and the rules & regulations in place when purchasing from Network Rail.

Please review each page of this customer information pack prior to confirming your intent to proceed with our on-boarding process. If you have any questions, the Scrap Metal Sales team will be happy to help: scrapmetalsales@networkrail.co.uk

Contents

• What Metals are available?

• Who buys our scrap metal?

• How do I bid and pay for scrap metal?

• How do I collect the scrap metal?

• FAQ

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• What metals are available?The scrap metal consists of various pieces of non-ferrous rail infrastructure that has been either removed or deemed unsuitable for the rail network. It is no longer suitable for running trains on.

The materials are recovered from the track and distributed to our Material Handling Depots for processing, the metals are grouped into categories which consist of:

• Short Rail < 5ft

• Rail between 5ft and 15ft

• Oversized Rail > 15ft

• Conductor Rail

• Bullhead Rail

• S&C (Switches and Crossings)

• Cast (Clean and Contaminated with Clips)

• Smalls (Bolts, Clips, Screws etc.)

• Steel Sleepers

• Insulated Block Joints

• Rebar

Please note;

• We do not sell individual items or lengths of rail.

• We sell scrap metal at up to 1,000 tonnes per Lot(s).

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Who buys our scrap metal?

Network Rail’s used/redundant rail is considered scrap metal that is no longer suitable for running trains on.

We sell to an approved list of customers including:

• National and International Recycling Centres

• Scrap Metal Exporters

• Steel and Rail Producers

• Waste Management Companies

As part of our tender process, Network Rail informs ALL customers of the opportunity to purchase material to ensure we remain transparent and fair.

We do not sell to individuals or companies who do not meet the requirements of our terms and conditions.

What happens to sold scrap metal?Most commonly, our sold scrap metal is either Exported or Recycled by our customers to make new products, including rail and steel infrastructure through Steel Mills.

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How do I bid and pay for scrap metal?

Materials are recovered to one of three Material Handling Depots;

• Crewe

• Westbury

• Whitemoor

The MHD’s will determine the materials suitability for internal re-use or external sales.

• Scrap Metals processed into categories and weighed out into a Lot(s) of up to 1,000 tonnes.

• The MHD notifies the Sales Team of material available.

• The Sales Team notify customers of upcoming bid invitation (by either blind bid or online e-auction)

• Customers must agree T&Cs of the NR05 Contract prior to receiving an invitation to bid.

• Bids received, and the highest bid per tonne is the winner.

• Customer receives bid results and an invoice for material won.

• Payment must be made within 7 Days via BACS.

• When payment is received, authorisation for collection is granted by the Sales Team.

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How do I collect the scrap metal?

Due to the high volume of traffic and safety risk to our colleagues at the Material Handling Depots (MHD)s, there are strict rules when collecting material.

• The collection vehicle type will be specified on the authorisation, known as a release document.

• The personnel making the collection must provide proof of the release document when requested.

• Any vehicles unable to produce a release document or do not meet the specification will be turned away.

• Only TWO types of vehicles are authorised;

FlatbedBulker

• While on site, all personnel must wear full orange personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel toecap boots, safety helmet, protective glasses and gloves.

• Network Rail personnel will load and direct the vehicle at all times.

• Failure to comply to the above may result in the collection vehicle being turned away.

Please Note:

• We do not authorise collection by car, van or any other vehicle that is not specified in the release document.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Can I buy individual items or lengths of rail?

No – unfortunately to ensure a safe and controlled service, scrap metal is sold in Lot(s) of up to 1,000 tonnes.This also enables Network Rail to receive the best possible commercial return.

• Can I buy material from a local station or sidings?

No – all material must be processed by Network Rail and tendered as per our process to ensure we are acting in a safe and transparent manner.

• Can I collect from an MHD in my car?

No – all collections must be made via a Flatbed or Bulker, which is commonly arranged through either in-house or third party haulier services. Network Rail does not offer delivery.

• How do I join the Tender Ledger?

If you have reviewed all of the content of this information pack, and agree you will be able to comply with all the requirements and would make regular purchases – the Sales Team will send you an NR05 Contract to sign and return.

• What price should I bid?

The bids we receive for scrap metals tend to follow the current market rate, and the highest bid per tonne is the winner. For more information on the rate of scrap metal, visit the London Metal Exchange (LME) website.

• What other materials can I buy from Network Rail?

Visit our Railway Recycling website for more information on the range of items you can purchase from Network Rail.www.railwayrecyling.co.uk