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Published 12 Mar 2026, 10:35 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

W&W CP7 Contract Management Services Framework - Lot 1

Name: Procurement Process ocds-h6vhtk-047c85
Creator: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Published: 2026-03-12T10:35:57.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Authority: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED (Central government)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionSME suitableMax 1 lot per supplier

Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK

Framework ceiling (notional)£20,000,000envelope for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update

Submissions closed 30 Sept 2024awarded 11 Mar 2026

Lots 2max 1 per supplier

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Contract Management Services framework Lot 1 is also known as project delivery support services framework covers multi-discipline portfolio professional services for all aspects of pre & post commercial management, project management, programme controls, planning, and risk disciplines across the Wales & Western region.

CPV: Business and management consultancy services · Construction project management services · Contract administration services

How this framework works

From the published notice

Places: up to 8 suppliers · 4 bids received (0.5 per place) · 2 appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 1 and win at most 1 of them

Lot #1Contract Management Services - PortfolioCancelledRenewalPublished value£15,000,000

Contract Management Services framework Lot 1 is also known as project delivery support services framework covers multi-discipline portfolio professional services for all aspects of pre & post commercial, project management, programme controls, planning, and risk disciplines across the Wales & Western region. Additional information: The framework value listed above includes any extension option exercised by Network Rail.

Delivery: UK · Wales & Western region.

Extensions: Network Rail may extend the framework further by 2 x 1 year increments. · Upon completion of the 36 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 24 months at 12 months at a time.
Variant bids: not allowed

71541000 Construction project management services79994000 Contract administration services

Lot #2Contract Management Services - Specialist ClaimsRenewalPublished value£5,000,000

Lot 2 Specialist Supplier would cover, but not limited to, claims management, forensic investigation & analysis, and auditing scopes. Small Medium Enterprises (SME) are preferred for this Lot. Additional information: Any values stated are only indicative and does not confirm any commitment by Network Rail. From time to time the Supplier may be required to work on associated discipline matters as directed by the Client representative.

Delivery: UK · Wales & Western Region

Extensions: Upon completion of the 36 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 24 months at 12 months at a time. · Upon completion of the 36 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 24 months at 12 months at a time.
Variant bids: not allowed

79410000 Business and management consultancy services

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

How bids were scored

Quality: 50%Price: 40%Social value: 5%Environmental: 5%

Published sub-criteria (11)

Technical - Process & Systems — 8%
Technical - Resources — 10%
Technical - Value Add / Efficiencies — 5%
Technical - Collaboration — 5%
Technical - Assurance — 4%
Technical - Competence Management — 4%
Technical - Presentation — 4%
HSEA — 10%
price — 40%
Social Value — 5%
Sustainability — 5%

Published award criteria (11)

Technical - Process & Systems — 8
Technical - Resources — 10
Technical - Value Add / Efficiencies — 5
Technical - Collaboration — 5
Technical - Assurance — 4
Technical - Competence Management — 4
Technical - Presentation — 4
HSEA — 10
Social Value — 5
Sustainability — 5
price — 40

Lot 1 - General (Portfolio) Lot 2 - Specialist Refer to the Instructions to Participants document issued as part of the tender.

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
Stated in the Procurement documents.

Legal form for consortia: As stated in the Procurement documents.
Shortlisting: As stated in the Procurement documents.

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: Services
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Framework agreement
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 12 Mar 2026, 10:35 GMT
Last source update: 12 Mar 2026, 10:35 GMT
Authority reference: BravoNR 39870 & ITT 16865
Classification (CPV): Business and management consultancy servicesConstruction project management servicesContract administration services
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c85
Contract terms summary: As stated in the Procurement documents.

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms: As stated in the Procurement documents.

Review and risk notes

Review procedure: Network Rail incorporated & completed a standstill period following the conclusion of the procurement for this framework. Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 are applicable to this framework.

Publisher note: Conditions of Contract are NR27 NEC4 Professional Service Short Framework and may be subject to change during the life of the framework.

How it was run

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

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ↗

Appointment period ends: 30 Sept 2024, 23:59 BST
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 180 days from the deadline
Deposits and guarantees: Parent Company Guarantee or Ultimate Holding Parent Company Guarantee.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ↗

Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

Next notice expected
11 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
30 Sept 2024, 23:59 BST
Invitations to tender expected
25 Nov 2024, 00:00 GMT
Notice published195 days ago
12 Mar 2026, 10:35 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 44 from SMEs

Contracts signed 2latest 11 Mar 2026

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

Contracts

Contract Management Services - Lot 1
Signed
11 Mar 2026
Value
£15,000,000
Status
active
Contract Management Services - Lot 2 - Specialist
Signed
17 Oct 2025
Value
£5,000,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Contract Management Services - Portfolio	4bids · 4 electronic	4	—	—

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Sept 2024

Published value updated
11 Nov 2025, 11:55 GMTwas £20,000,000
Status changed to complete
11 Nov 2025, 11:55 GMT
Deadline withdrawn
11 Nov 2025, 11:55 GMT
Status changed to active
14 Sept 2024, 10:54 BST
Procurement method changed
14 Sept 2024, 10:54 BST
Deadline published: 30 Sept 2024, 23:59 BST
14 Sept 2024, 10:54 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentRailway services 2904587 Waterloo General Offices, London, UK, SE1 8SW +44 1908781000 Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

High Court of England & Wales Royal Courts of JusticeMediation body London
Network Rail Infrastructure LimitedReview contact point London
Network Rail Infrastructure LimtedReview body Swindon

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice

AtkinsRealis PPS LimitedFramework contractor2236832 Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road,, Epsom, UK, KT18 5BW
Ottimo LtdFramework contractor09762081 Wesley Offices, 74 Silver Street,, Nailsea, UK, BS482DS

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

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