Electricity Distributors Network Supplier Framework

Concepts

• electricity distribution and control apparatus
• electrical power systems design
• electricity distributors network suppliers
• the uk electricity distribution system
• electricity distributors network supplier framework
• network
• electric
• electricity
• distributors
• power distribution cables

Location

Great Britain

Description

Network Rail (NR) owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. That is 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. We manage 20 of the UK's largest stations while all the others, over 2,500, are managed by the country’s train operating companies. NR are undertaking a Decarbonisation/ Energy Efficiency Programme across a range of assets in all UK Regions. This project is part of the Decarbonisation Programme aimed at supporting NR to meet its targets for zero carbon emissions as part of the Government’s Road to Zero strategy. The NR Targets • Net Zero by 2050 (2045 in Scotland) – Government declared Climate Emergency • 40% Carbon reduction in the next five years. To help meet these targets NR aim to set up a framework agreement with electricity distributors network suppliers. NR has a large portfolio of sites that will require various power capacity upgrades or connections to achieve its net zero targets. Feasibility studies are currently being carried out and various sites have been identified which may require an upgrade to accommodate the additional power requirements for charging EV vehicles, transition from gas use to electric or to enable the connection of renewables. Works will be procured on a site-by-site basis. Detailed documents indicating the extent of the Works, performance requirements and technical standards for each call off will be developed by NR Engineers.

Total Quantity or Scope

Interested parties should register at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ and register an interest in pqq_3400 and itt_16662.

Renewal Options

the framework will have the option to extend by three one year options

CPV Codes

• 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
• 31320000 - Power distribution cables
• 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Our objective is to establish a framework with suppliers capable of delivering contestable works across the electricity distribution network for the delivery of power upgrades in line with NR project management governance, namely PACE phases 2-4 (delivery programme). Interested suppliers should register at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ and register an interest in pqq_3400 and itt_16662. Suppliers must register for both PQQ and ITT and respond to both. Suppliers must hold an OFGEM Licence to work on the UK electricity distribution system.