Development & Design Partnership Framework (NPR/IRP including Eastern Region)

Concepts

• engineering design
• eastern region
• design services
• design
• partnership
• including
• eastern
• transport buildings
• civil engineering
• construction

Location

Eastern Region and routes covered by Northern Powerhouse Rail, Integrated Rail Plan, and Network North

Description

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd (NR) intends to select four suppliers to the Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF) to provide services and works (enabling works and intrusive surveys) for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), Network North (NN) and the Eastern Region. The geographic scope of the DDPF is the area covered by the Eastern Region (https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-regions/eastern/), as well as the routes encompassed by IRP, NN, NPR in North-West & Central which is identified and illustrated within the tender documentation. The scope of the framework covers the provision of professional development, design, technical, and all the services to deliver Engineering Stage (ES) 1 to 5 for the DDPF. Any programme allocated to framework suppliers will be instructed to proceed through the following ES only: ES1 (Requirements defined and baselined), ES2 (Constraints identified and project feasibility confirmed), ES3 (Minimum Viable Product single option identified and endorsed), ES4 (Approval in Principle), and ES5 (Construction ready design approved and requirements validated). The framework will be awarded through a single lot. The value of the framework is an estimate only, and as such, the framework value and associated workbank is not guaranteed. The workbank allocated through the framework will be subject to our client's, the Department for Transport, instruction and funding. The process for allocating projects is set out in the tender documentation. The initial term of the DDPF is 5 years with an option to extend the framework by yearly increments up to a further 3 years (as set out in the DDPF).

Total Quantity or Scope

The scope of the framework covers the provision of professional development, design, technical, and all the services to deliver Engineering Stage (ES) 1 to 5 for the DDPF. The scope of development and design services for each commission called-off from the framework will be multi-disciplinary and may comprise: Buildings & Architecture, Civils & Structural, Consents & Environment, Constructability, Cost Planning, Electrification and Plant, Geotechnical, Signalling/Train Control, Surveys (including ground investigations), Systems Engineering, Telecoms, and Track. The framework suppliers will only be allocated schemes that require advancing through Engineering Stages 1 to 5 as referenced earlier in this notice.

Renewal Options

The initial term of the framework will be 5 years with an option, to extend in yearly increments up to a further 3 years.

CPV Codes

• 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
• 45213300 - Buildings associated with transport
• 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
• 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 71300000 - Engineering services
• 71320000 - Engineering design services

Indicators

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

Other Information

The DDPF's commercial model contains an incentivisation mechanism based on a weighted scorecard driven by key performance indicators. This mechanism is driven by the DDPF's Critical Success Factors that are defined in the tender documentation. The mechanism will provide a series of commercial opportunities to high-performing suppliers including advancement into further Engineering Stages for incumbent suppliers and the allocation of new programmes based on a competitive performance leaderboard. There will be an opportunity to comment on the contractual documentation. NR will determine which, if any, changes should result in revisions to the DDPF based on the objective merit of the proposed changes. Further detail is set out in the Instructions to Participants. The contractual documentation will not be subject to negotiation. The negotiations will relate to the commercial element only. Participants will have an opportunity to update their tenders following negotiations. Initial Tenders will be evaluated but feedback will not be shared with participants. Only feedback on Final Tenders will be shared. To aid the supply chain in responding to the tender when it is released, NR has planned a tender launch briefing on 7 June 2024 at 3pm (GMT) on MS Teams. If you would like to attend the virtual briefing, please see section ‘VI.3) Additional information’ for further details on how to register. The procurement event, pre-qualification questionnaire (pqq_3272) and associated tender documentation is intended for publication on the same day (7 June 2024) which will be confirmed at the tender launch briefing. The framework value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the potential maximum 8-year framework duration. REGISTRATION FOR THE TENDER EVENT: To submit a PQQ for this Tender, register for a free account at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk. Click the 'PQQs Open To All Suppliers' link. Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. REGISTRATION FOR THE TENDER LAUNCH BRIEFING: The briefing will be virtual (Microsoft Teams) and will be held on Friday 7th June 2024 at 3pm (GMT). If you would like to attend the virtual briefing, please submit your interest by registering using the following Eventbrite event link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/development-design-partership-framework-tender-la... Your registration needs to be completed by 1pm (GMT) on Friday 7th June 2024. Once registered on Eventbrite, you will be sent information regarding the sign up for the Teams webinar and you will need to follow the instructions accordingly. When registering for the event you will be asked to provide the Name and Email Address of the Key Contact of your Organisation. This does not preclude several members of the same organisation from registering. There will NOT be an opportunity to verbally ask questions during the event. Any questions or clarifications in respect of this launch event should be addressed to nprprocurementteam@networkrail.co.uk. Any questions or clarifications required concerning the tender, need to be submitted via the Bravo portal as per the Instructions to Participants within the tender documentation. NETWORK RAIL RESERVES THE RIGHT: 1. not to accept the highest scoring, or any, tender. 2. cancel the competition or part of it for any reason, and Participants' costs will not be reimbursed. 3. not to award any contract 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; and in no circumstances will Network Rail be liable for any costs incurred by Participants. Participants should note that tenders are submitted at the supplier's own cost and risk. Further information is provided in the Procurement Documents.