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

Concepts

• construction work
• north west
• network rail north west
• central region
• framework category a
• west coast south
• framework category
• framework category a.
• network rail north west & central region
• cp7 frameworks

Location

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 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.

Lot Division

Award Detail

Renewal Options

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.

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

• Options are available.

Other Information

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.