Audit & Inspections of Property Managed Commercial Assets across Network Rails Regional and Central Departments.

Network Rail (NR) requires 4 framework suppliers (Consultants) to undertake and complete the statutory compliance and general planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections/audits of Network Rail’s commercial properties, including freight sites; the retained commercial estate and other properties, including the capacity for inspecting retail units within managed stations that are owned/managed by NR across all regional and central departments. It is envisaged that additional requirements such as arch co estate and development sites will be added to the list of properties during the framework agreement period. Inspectors must have a minimum of HNC/NVQ level 4 in a construction related subject and a minimum of 2 years building condition inspection experience. Building inspectors must have a broad knowledge of building & land statutory compliance, legislation, and maintenance as well as sufficient experience in undertaking such matters. Suppliers are required to carry out all of the required inspections/audits in full compliance with statutory regulation, Health & Safety legislation, Rail Safety Standard Boards requirements, Network Rail standards, HSE Guidance, and industry best practice etc. This framework will also give the relevant Property team complete visibility of assets as part of this service and requires all inspection/audit reports and associated photographs, documents, evidence etc. to be uploaded against the Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) to Network Rail’ digital system known as iAuditor on a periodic basis and overall periodic compliance dashboards are to be provided. Access to the relevant digital platforms can be requested by the contractor and once the request has been approved can be provisioned by Network Rail. The contractor must notify Network Rail when a member of staff leaves, or no longer needs access, such that the relevant licenses and access can be removed. This contract has a customer service driven element which can be defined as providing guidance, support and encouragement when it comes to addressing the needs and welfare of tenants in the context of meeting statutory and NR best practice H&S standards. As such the Property inspection officers will be expected to interact with tenants, respective stakeholders, and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner using excellent communication skills and logging and recording all contacts. Suppliers will be required to advise the Property team on changes to statutory compliance requirements, and assist the Property team in: • Maintaining the Property Inspections Master Matrix • Updating on legal requirements • Updating on regulatory changes, or changes in statute • Provision of best practice in all of these inspection requirements • Produce periodic management reports to the Regional Leads The scope includes inspecting the buildings/arches and land to provide Network Rail with assurance that tenants are up to date with all statutory compliance and general servicing & maintenance requirement. It is required that this assurance is evidenced by viewing maintenance records, certificates, records and so on as well as by visual observations where appropriate.