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Published 13 Mar 2023, 13:58 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Network Rail North West & Central Region CP7 Frameworks: Framework Category A

Official notice

Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement5 lotsWorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 1 lot per supplier
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Repair & Maintenance (50)
+2 moreInstallation services (except software) (51)Architecture & Engineering (71)
 Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£490,000,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 28 Jul 2023awarded 19 Mar 2024
Lots 5max 1 won per supplier

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Network Rail has put in place a number of frameworks for Control Period 7 (CP7) for the delivery of capital works in the North West & Central Region. These frameworks are divided into categories and separate Contract Award Notices relate to each of them. This Contract Award Notice relates to Framework Category A.

CP7 covers the 5 year period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029.

The Category A Frameworks cover the North West & Central Region which is formed of 3 routes, North West, Central and West Coast South.

Framework Category A

This category relates to the design and build of “large projects” and includes two separate lots for projects with a value of £7to £200m (Lot A1) and £7m to £50m (Lot A2). Both lots cover the full North West and Central Region.

The scope of works and services proposed to be delivered under Framework Category A is multi-disciplinary across the following three disciplines:

Civil Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • Civil engineering works forming and protecting the railway corridor, incorporating structures whether under/over bridge construction, earthwork/geotechnical operations, retaining wall structures and ancillary highway modifications or projects.

Buildings, which includes but is not limited to;

  • works to existing and new: stations, depots, platforms and car-parks, operational and other line side buildings including structures / walkways and systems associated with such locations.

Railway Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • projects comprising of signalling, permanent way, switches and crossings, associated structure modifications, telecoms and electrification work, and works associated with capacity and line speed improvements. This may include power supply and distribution of electricity for traction and non traction use required for the management of the operational railway.

The scope of the works for the three disciplines includes:

  • Feasibility
  • Survey, investigation, and reporting
  • Option selection (involving outline methodology)
  • Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
  • Implementation (including demolition)
  • Commissioning
  • Hand back into maintenance
  • Statutory consents and permissions
  • If directed, third party access agreements

The projects to be delivered under Framework Category A may be for the renewal, replacement, refurbishment or enhancement of existing assets, or relate to new assets.

CPV: Building construction work · Construction work · Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport · Construction work for railways and cable transport systems · Electrical installations for railways · Engineering design services · Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works · High voltage installation work · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Low-voltage installation work · Railway bridge construction work · Railway construction works · +9 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 4 suppliers · 8 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (2.0 per place) · 4 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · 2 with a published value · win at most 1 of them
Lot #1Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m ProjectsRenewalPublished value£310,750,000

Network Rail is looking to appoint two regional framework suppliers to deliver a proportion of the large projects workbank across the North West & Central region for projects with a value between £7m and £200m.

The scope of works and services which Network Rail may require is multi-disciplinary across the following three disciplines:

Civil Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • Civil engineering works forming and protecting the railway corridor, incorporating structures whether under/over bridge construction, earthwork/geotechnical operations, retaining wall structures and ancillary highway modifications or projects.

Buildings, which includes but is not limited to;

  • works to existing and new: stations, depots, platforms and car-parks, operational and other line side buildings including structures / walkways and systems associated with such locations.

Railway Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • projects comprising of signalling, permanent way, switches and crossings, associated structure modifications, telecoms and electrification work, and works associated with capacity and line speed improvements. This may include power supply and distribution of electricity for traction and non traction use required for the management of the operational railway.

The scope of the works for the three disciplines includes:

  • Feasibility
  • Survey, investigation, and reporting
  • Option selection (involving outline methodology)
  • Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
  • Implementation (including demolition)
  • Commissioning
  • Hand back into maintenance
  • Statutory consents and permissions
  • If directed, third party access agreements

The projects to be delivered under Framework Category A may be for the renewal, replacement, refurbishment or enhancement of existing assets, or relate to new assets.

Two Suppliers will be awarded a framework agreement for Lot A1 covering the Region. Network Rail intends to allocate works to the relevant supplier using a direct award process on a ‘next in line’ allocation as set out in the framework agreement. The two framework suppliers will be allocated projects with an estimated final cost between £50m and £200m on a rotational basis. In addition, these two framework suppliers will also be allocated projects with an estimated final cost between £7m and £50 on a rotation basis along with the two Lot A2 framework suppliers (see further description below for Lot A2). The estimated value stated at Section II.2.6 relates to the portion of works anticipated to be allocated on an equal basis (as far as possible) such that each of the two frameworks awarded in Lot A1 would have an estimated anticipated value in the range of £145m to £155.375m. Additional information: The duration stated at II.2.7 and estimated value at II.2.6 relate to the full duration of the agreement, including the mobilisation period (1 month), initial term (60 months) and renewal options (24 months).

Delivery: UK · Network Rail’s North West & Central Region (comprising the North West Route, Central Route and West Coast South Route). More information can be found here: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-ra
Extensions: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years (following a 1 month mobilisation period) with an option, subject to the successful supplier's performance during the initial term and on-going Network Rail requirements, to extend for a further period of up to 2 years. The estimated total value of lot A1 will be in the range of £290m to £310.75m for the 85 month duration.Second stage: 6–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
34632300 Electrical installations for railways45100000 Site preparation work45210000 Building construction work45213320 Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport45213321 Railway station construction work45221112 Railway bridge construction work
Lot #2Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projectsRenewalPublished value£179,250,000

Network Rail is looking to appoint two regional framework suppliers to deliver a proportion of the large projects workbank across the North West & Central region, for projects with a value between £7m and £50m.

The scope of works and services which Network Rail may require is multi-disciplinary across the following three disciplines:

Civil Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • Civil engineering works forming and protecting the railway corridor, incorporating structures whether under/over bridge construction, earthwork/geotechnical operations, retaining wall structures and ancillary highway modifications or projects.

Buildings, which includes but is not limited to;

  • works to existing and new: stations, depots, platforms and car-parks, operational and other line side buildings including structures / walkways and systems associated with such locations.

Railway Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • projects comprising of signalling, permanent way, switches and crossings, associated structure modifications, telecoms and electrification work, and works associated with capacity and line speed improvements. This may include power supply and distribution of electricity for traction and non traction use required for the management of the operational railway.

The scope of the works for the three disciplines includes:

  • Feasibility
  • Survey, investigation, and reporting
  • Option selection (involving outline methodology)
  • Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
  • Implementation (including demolition)
  • Commissioning
  • Hand back into maintenance
  • Statutory consents and permissions
  • If directed, third party access agreements

The projects to be delivered under Framework Category A may be for the renewal, replacement, refurbishment or enhancement of existing assets, or relate to new assets.

Two Suppliers will be awarded a framework agreement for Lot A2 covering the Region. Network Rail intends to allocate works to the relevant supplier using a direct award process on a ‘next in line’ allocation as set out in the framework agreement. The two framework suppliers will be allocated projects with an anticipated final cost between £7m and £50m on a rotational basis, along with the two Lot A1 framework suppliers (see above description for Lot A1). The estimated value stated at Section II.2.6 relates to the portion of works anticipated to be allocated on an equal basis (as far as possible) such that each of the two frameworks awarded in Lot A2 would have an estimated anticipated value in the range of £85m to £89.625m. Additional information: The duration stated at II.2.7 and estimated value at II.2.6 relate to the full duration of the agreement, including the mobilisation period (1 month, initial term (60 months) and renewal options (24 months).

Delivery: UK · Network Rail’s North West Route. More information can be found here: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-regions/north-west-and-central/
Extensions: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years (following a 1 month mobilisation period) with an option, subject to the successful supplier's performance during the initial term and on-going Network Rail requirements, to extend for a further period of up to 2 years. The estimated total value of lot A2 will be in the range of £170m to £179.25m for the 85 month duration.Second stage: 8–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
34632300 Electrical installations for railways45100000 Site preparation work45210000 Building construction work45213320 Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport45213321 Railway station construction work45221112 Railway bridge construction work
Lot #3Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m ProjectsAwardedLot estimate not published

Network Rail has appointed two regional framework suppliers to deliver a proportion of the large projects workbank across the North West & Central region for projects with a value between £7m and £200m.

The scope of works and services which Network Rail may require is multi-disciplinary across the following three disciplines:

Civil Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • Civil engineering works forming and protecting the railway corridor, incorporating structures whether under/over bridge construction, earthwork/geotechnical operations, retaining wall structures and ancillary highway modifications or projects.

Buildings, which includes but is not limited to;

  • works to existing and new: stations, depots, platforms and car-parks, operational and other line side buildings including structures / walkways and systems associated with such locations.

Railway Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • projects comprising of signalling, permanent way, switches and crossings, associated structure modifications, telecoms and electrification work, and works associated with capacity and line speed improvements. This may include power supply and distribution of electricity for traction and non traction use required for the management of the operational railway.

The scope of the works for the three disciplines includes:

  • Feasibility
  • Survey, investigation, and reporting
  • Option selection (involving outline methodology)
  • Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
  • Implementation (including demolition)
  • Commissioning
  • Hand back into maintenance
  • Statutory consents and permissions
  • If directed, third party access agreements

The projects to be delivered under Framework Category A may be for the renewal, replacement, refurbishment or enhancement of existing assets, or relate to new assets.

Delivery: UK · Network Rail’s North West & Central Region (comprising the North West Route, Central Route and West Coast South Route). More information can be found here: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-ra
Extensions: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years (following a 1 month mobilisation period) with an option, subject to each successful supplier's performance during the initial term and on-going Network Rail requirements, to extend for a further period of up to 2 years.
34632300 Electrical installations for railways45100000 Site preparation work45210000 Building construction work45213320 Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport45213321 Railway station construction work45221112 Railway bridge construction work
Lot #4Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projectsAwardedLot estimate not published

Network Rail has appointed two regional framework suppliers to deliver a proportion of the large projects workbank across the North West & Central region for projects with a value between £7m and £50m.

The scope of works and services which Network Rail may require is multi-disciplinary across the following three disciplines:

Civil Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • Civil engineering works forming and protecting the railway corridor, incorporating structures whether under/over bridge construction, earthwork/geotechnical operations, retaining wall structures and ancillary highway modifications or projects.

Buildings, which includes but is not limited to;

  • works to existing and new: stations, depots, platforms and car-parks, operational and other line side buildings including structures / walkways and systems associated with such locations.

Railway Engineering, which includes but is not limited to;

  • projects comprising of signalling, permanent way, switches and crossings, associated structure modifications, telecoms and electrification work, and works associated with capacity and line speed improvements. This may include power supply and distribution of electricity for traction and non traction use required for the management of the operational railway.

The scope of the works for the three disciplines includes:

  • Feasibility
  • Survey, investigation, and reporting
  • Option selection (involving outline methodology)
  • Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
  • Implementation (including demolition)
  • Commissioning
  • Hand back into maintenance
  • Statutory consents and permissions
  • If directed, third party access agreements

The projects to be delivered under Framework Category A may be for the renewal, replacement, refurbishment or enhancement of existing assets, or relate to new assets.

Two Suppliers have been awarded a framework agreement for Lot A2 covering the Region. Network Rail intends to allocate works to the relevant supplier using a direct award process on a ‘next in line’ allocation as set out in the framework agreement. The two framework suppliers will be allocated projects with an anticipated final cost between £7m and £50m on a rotational basis, along with the two Lot A1 framework suppliers (see above description for Lot A1)

Delivery: UK · Network Rail’s North West & Central Region (comprising the North West Route, Central Route and West Coast South Route). More information can be found here: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-ra
Extensions: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years (following a 1 month mobilisation period) with an option, subject to each successful supplier's performance during the initial term and on-going Network Rail requirements, to extend for a further period of up to 2 years.
34632300 Electrical installations for railways45100000 Site preparation work45210000 Building construction work45213320 Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport45213321 Railway station construction work45221112 Railway bridge construction work
Lot #5This PIN notice relates to the forthcoming procurement event for the following framework:PlannedLot estimate not published

This PIN notice relates to the forthcoming procurement event for the following framework:

Framework Category A

Large projects (between £7m and £150m). It is expected there will be two lots each comprising a multi-supplier framework. The two lots are based on anticipated project values, with one lot for projects ranging from £7m to £50m and another lot for projects £50m to £150m. Each of the lots will deliver both single discipline and multi-disciplinary large projects across the entire North West and Central Region. The disciplines to be included in each framework lot are Civil Engineering, Buildings and Railway Systems. The maximum framework duration will be 7 years, with an anticipated award date of February 2024.

It is anticipated the general type of projects to be delivered under the framework may consist of the following:

Civil Engineering - Civil engineering works forming and protecting the railway corridor, incorporating structures whether under/over bridge construction, earthwork/geotechnical operations, retaining wall structures and ancillary highway modifications or projects.

Buildings – includes works to existing and new Stations, depots, platforms and car-parks, operational and other line side buildings including structures / walkways associated with station locations.

Railway Engineering – projects comprising of signalling, permanent way, structure modifications, telecoms and electrification work, and works associated with freight capacity and line speed improvements. This may include power supply and distribution of electricity for traction and non traction use required for the management of the operational railway.

The scope of works proposed to be delivered under each lot is typically;

  • Survey, investigation, and reporting
  • Option selection (involving outline methodology)
  • Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
  • Implementation (including demolition)
  • Commissioning
  • Hand back into maintenance
  • Statutory consents and permissions
  • If directed, third party access agreements

The value in Section II.1.5 is an estimated value of work to be delivered through these frameworks which is envisaged to be CP7 funded by Network Rail. This value does not take into account any work which a third party may fund which is not known at this stage.

Delivery: UK
34632300 Electrical installations for railways45213320 Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport45213321 Railway station construction work45221112 Railway bridge construction work45221122 Railway viaduct construction work45221242 Railway tunnel construction work

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Network Rail North West & Central Region CP7 Frameworks: Framework…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 4 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
13 Mar 2023, 13:58 GMT
Last source update
26 Mar 2024, 09:29 GMT
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-009738
Classification (CPV)
Building construction workConstruction workConstruction work for buildings relating to railway transportConstruction work for railways and cable transport systemsElectrical installations for railwaysEngineering design servicesEngineering design services for the construction of civil engineering worksHigh voltage installation workInstallation services of electrical and mechanical equipmentLow-voltage installation work
+11 moreRailway bridge construction workRailway construction works
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b247 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Network Rail will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on award of the framework agreement is communicated to participants.

Appeals must be lodged in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No. 274) as amended.

Publisher note: The estimated value at II.1.7 relates to the full duration of the agreement, including the mobilisation period (1 month), initial term (60 months) and renewal options (24 months). The estimated total value at section II.1.7 is based on Network Rail’s current forecast of future spend under the frameworks. It should be noted, however, that these values are Network Rail’s best estimate based on currently available information, and in particular that any third party spend is not certain at this stage. The final value of the frameworks may therefore be higher or lower.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
28 Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

18 Apr 2023 → 26 Mar 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    18 Apr 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    28 Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    22 Sept 2023, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    26 Mar 2024, 09:29 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jun 2023
  1. Status changed to active
    19 Jun 2023, 12:15 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    19 Jun 2023, 12:15 BST
  3. Deadline published: 28 Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
    19 Jun 2023, 12:15 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    19 Jun 2023, 12:15 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    26 Mar 2024, 09:29 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 4admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 8busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 4latest 19 Mar 2024

4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects

    Signed
    19 Mar 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects

    Signed
    12 Mar 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects

    Signed
    12 Mar 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects

    Signed
    12 Mar 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
3 · Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects5bids———
4 · Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects8bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentRailway services 1 Eversholt Street, London, UK, NW1 2DNContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • See V1.4.3 belowReview body London
  • The High CourtMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

4 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria