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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/network-rail-north-west-central-region-cp7-frameworks-framework-category-a-ocds-h6vhtk-03b247). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Network Rail North West & Central Region CP7 Frameworks: Framework Category A". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £490,000,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Jul 2023, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited-coh-02904587)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £490,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 July 2023 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (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 (+16 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/network-rail-north-west-central-region-cp7-frameworks-framework-category-a-ocds-h6vhtk-03b247#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03b247`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/network-rail-north-west-central-region-cp7-frameworks-framework-category-a-ocds-h6vhtk-03b247#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/network-rail-north-west-central-region-cp7-frameworks-framework-category-a-ocds-h6vhtk-03b247#participate

## 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.

## Lots (5)
### Lot A1: Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects
- **Lot id:** `A1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34632300, 45100000, 45210000, 45213320, 45213321, 45221112
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £310,750,000
- **Description:** 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 ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot A2: Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects
- **Lot id:** `A2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34632300, 45100000, 45210000, 45213320, 45213321, 45221112
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £179,250,000
- **Description:** 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 ...

- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot A1: Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects
- **Lot id:** `Lot A1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34632300, 45100000, 45210000, 45213320, 45213321, 45221112
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 R...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot A2: Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects
- **Lot id:** `Lot A2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34632300, 45100000, 45210000, 45213320, 45213321, 45221112
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 Ra...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot N/A: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `N/A`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 34632300, 45213320, 45213321, 45221112, 45221122, 45221242
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 ...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects (active)
  - Award id: `009738-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Skanska Construction (UK) Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-178813`

- **Award:** Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects (active)
  - Award id: `009738-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Kier Infrastructure & Overseas Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:01157281`

- **Award:** Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects (active)
  - Award id: `009738-2024-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Octavius Infrastructure Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:10735268`

- **Award:** Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects (active)
  - Award id: `009738-2024-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Story Contracting Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-3709861`

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects (active)

  - Signed Date: 19/03/2024

- **Contract:** Lot A1 – Regional Multi-discipline £7m - £200m Projects (active)

  - Signed Date: 12/03/2024

- **Contract:** Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects (active)

  - Signed Date: 12/03/2024

- **Contract:** Lot A2 – Multi-discipline £7m – £50m projects (active)

  - Signed Date: 12/03/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F009738-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-03-26T09:29:25.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T20:24:49.038Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03b247