Network Rail North West & Central Region CP7 Frameworks relating to Capital Delivery Works (Phase 2): Framework Category A

Concepts

• construction work
• north west
• central region
• network rail north west & central
• category a frameworks
• scope of works
• number of frameworks
• framework category a
• civil engineering works
• framework categories b

Location

United Kingdom: 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

Description

Network Rail is intending to 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 have been subject to multiple procurement exercises in two separate phases. This Contract Notice relates to Phase 2 which comprises of 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. Additional information on the region (including the geographical areas covered by these 3 routes) can be found at: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-regions/north-west-and-cen... This procurement event relates to the frameworks as further described in section II.2.4 below, which comprise “Framework Category A – Large Projects”. The procurement event for Phase 1 (Framework Categories B,C & D) is being conducted separately, and for the avoidance of doubt, is not within scope of this current procurement. 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, as described in more detail in section II.2. 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.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45210000 - Building construction work
• 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
• 45213321 - Railway station construction work
• 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
• 45221122 - Railway viaduct construction work
• 45221242 - Railway tunnel construction work
• 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
• 45234100 - Railway construction works
• 45234114 - Railway embankment construction work
• 45234115 - Railway signalling works
• 45234116 - Track construction works
• 45315400 - High voltage installation work
• 45315600 - Low-voltage installation work
• 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
• 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
• 71311230 - Railway engineering services
• 71320000 - Engineering design services
• 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

There are bidding rules and award rules for the Lots within this Framework Category A, which includes restrictions on entities bidding in more than one capacity within a Lot and across both Lots. Please see the Instructions to Participants (provided as part of the procurement documents) for more detail on these rules. Further information is available in the procurement documents including Network Rail’s requirements for each Lot. A draft framework agreement is also being shared as part of the procurement documents. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The estimated total value at section II.1.5, together with the estimated total values in section II.2.6 for each of Lot A1 and Lot A2, is based on Network Rail’s current forecast of future spend under the frameworks, and includes works instructed under the frameworks that are funded by a third party. 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. To request to participate in this tender event, interested organisations must complete and submit a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for this procurement event: 1. Register for a free account at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk 2. Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Selection Questionnaires (SQ) open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ into your 'My PQQs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ Details' box 3. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can use the 'Messages' function to communicate with Network Rail and seek any clarification. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ. You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help or the eTendering help desk. Successful suppliers will be required to fulfil the duties of Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Network Rail will assess the PQQs to produce a shortlist of participants for each lot and invite participants to submit tenders for the relevant lot(s) for which they have pre-qualified. Prior to the award of any framework, Network Rail intends to re-assess the PQQ tests to ensure that successful participants continue to meet the PQQ criteria for the relevant lot for which they have been successful. Network Rail reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to exclude participants prior to award where they fail to meet the PQQ requirements and/or due diligence resource check. Network Rail reserves the right:- 1. not to accept the highest scoring, or any, tender in respect of one, several or all lots. 2. cancel the competition in respect of one, or all lots for any reason, and participants’ costs and expenses will not be reimbursed. 3. not to award any framework agreement for one, all lots as a result of this tendering exercise commenced by publication of this notice; and 4. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition (including to award the lots in stages); and in no circumstances will Network Rail be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by participants in considering and/or responding to the procurement process. Participants should note that tenders are submitted at the supplier's own cost and risk. Entering into one or more framework agreements does not guarantee any volume of work will be commissioned by Network Rail. Further information is provided in the procurement documents.