Network Rail North West & Central Region CP7 Frameworks relating to Capital Delivery Works (Phase 1)

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

Framework Category B

Medium projects (between £100k and £7m), with discipline specific lots for Civil Engineering, Buildings and Electrification & Plant, across different geographical areas within the Region. It is expected there will be up to 12 frameworks awarded in total with a combined total with individual framework lot values ranging from £25m to £150m. The maximum framework duration will be 7 years, with an anticipated award date of October 2023.

The scope of works proposed to be delivered under each framework 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

These works to Network Rail’s assets may incorporate partial or whole renewal (which may include replacement, removal, major repair, major refurbishment or strengthening).

Framework Category C

Small to Medium projects (£100k to £4m), build only with discipline specific lots for Civil Engineering, Buildings and Electrification & Plant, across different geographical areas within the Region. It is expected there will be up to 8 frameworks awarded in total with individual framework lot values ranging from £12m to £110m). The maximum framework duration will be 7 years, with an anticipated award date of October 2023.

The scope of works proposed to be delivered under the frameworks is typically;

• Implementation (including temporary work design and demolition)
• Commissioning
• Hand back into maintenance
• Statutory consents and permissions
• If directed, third party access agreements

These works to Network Rail’s assets may incorporate partial or whole renewal (which may include replacement, removal, major repair, major refurbishment or strengthening)

Framework Category D

Minor Works and a Reactive Response Service (<£100k projects) with discipline specific lots for Civil Engineering and Buildings across different geographical areas within the Region. It is expected there will be up to 9 frameworks awarded in total with individual framework lot values ranging from £17m to £58m. The maximum framework duration will be 5 years, with an anticipated award date of October 2023

The scope of works proposed to be delivered under the frameworks is typically;

• Survey, investigation, and testing
• Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
• Implementation
• Enabling works for inspections and assessments
• Demolition
• Provision of an emergency response capability
• Booking of possessions, isolations, and road closures
• Statutory consents and permissions
• If directed, third party access agreements.