CP7 Eastern Region Renewals and Minor Enhancements

Tender description

Network Rail propose to procure renewals and minor enhancement adopting an integrated multi-discipline rail system approach that is flexible with a focus on productivity and passenger outcomes. Network Rail has set 5 strategic focus areas – a railway system approach; capabilities; productivity; collaborative behaviours; and sustainability. All these focus areas support the Agile Client Eastern (ACE) Capital Delivery operating model. Further information on the ACE operating model can be found within the Procurement Documents. Two Partnerships (North/South) will be created in the Eastern region. Key to their success will be aligned objectives and collaborative behaviours, where Network Rail will create competitive tension and adopt an incentivisation mechanism that will drive enhanced performance whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement, quality driven outputs and delivering innovative solutions. The partners can undertake works and/or services in relation to the scope of their Lot and in addition undertake those works as part of Work Orders led by other partners. For example, the Structures, Geotechnics and Buildings partner can undertake the Structures, Geotechnics and Buildings works associated with a Signalling or OLE Works Order. In addition, where it provides value for money to do so for Network Rail, the partner may undertake works that are reasonably necessary to be supplied or installed contemporaneously with the Work Order. This could include but is not limited to the adjustment of Overhead Lines or track when undertaking a bridge replacement by a Lot 1 or 2 Structures, Geotechnics and Buildings partner. The Framework terms and conditions will provide NR with the flexibility to request partners to undertake CP7 work bank projects in both the North and South partnership regions. Network Rail is looking to appoint 14 construction partners to deliver the CP7 renewals and minor enhancement works across the Eastern Region. In addition, 5 secondary suppliers will also be appointed per Lot who sits outside the partnership. The partners will be appointed across 5 Lots as follows:- Lot 1 Structures, Geotechnics & Buildings (North): 3 partners plus 1 secondary supplier Lot 2 Structures, Geotechnics & Buildings (South): 3 partners plus 1 secondary supplier Lot 3 Signalling and Telecoms North & South: 4 partners (2 per partnership region) plus 1 secondary supplier Lot 4 Electrification & Power - Contact Systems North & South: 2 partners (1 per partnership region) plus 1 secondary supplier Lot 5 Electrification & Power - Distribution and Plant North & South: 2 partners (1 per partnership region) plus 1 secondary supplier The partners will be responsible for the design and construction works for the CP7 work bank for their respective Lot. The partners will be appointed via a Framework and a Partnering Agreement. The partners may also be asked to undertake emergency works and services. The Framework duration will be 5 years with an option to extend by a further 5 years with a 4-month mobilisation period and a further period to complete outstanding works. The contract is divided into 5 Lots. Tenders may be submitted for a maximum of 2 Lots. The estimated total value of the Framework will be within the range of £3,500,000,000 to £4,000,000,000 for the 10-year duration. Lot 1: Structures, Geotechnics & Buildings (North) Network Rail is looking to appoint construction partners to deliver the building & civils work bank. The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- Building/civils and associated mechanical and electrical works for: stations, depots, maintenance delivery units and lineside buildings Structural works for: footbridges, overbridges, underbridges, tunnels, retaining walls and culverts Geotechnic works for: earthwork cuttings and embankments, rock cuttings, drainage and piling. The scope of works may also include Asbestos removal. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10 year framework duration. Lot 2: Structures, Geotechnics & Buildings (South) Network Rail is looking to appoint construction partners to deliver the building & civils work bank. The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- Building/civils and associated mechanical and electrical works for: stations, depots, maintenance delivery units and lineside buildings Structural works for: footbridges, overbridges, underbridges, tunnels, retaining walls and culverts Geotechnic works for: earthwork cuttings and embankments, rock cuttings, drainage and piling The scope of works may also include Asbestos removal. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10 year framework duration. Lot 3: Signalling & Telecoms Network Rail is looking to appoint construction partners to deliver the signalling and telecoms work bank. The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- Refurb and partial: signal renewals, signal conversions, point conversion, track circuit conversions Refurb: ground frame conversion to Ground Switch Panel (GSP), alterations to scalable IECC / West Cad, provision of staff protection systems, location case renewals including minor alterations to signalling power supplies, TDM renewals, removal of obsolete equipment – transmission (CCTV, TDM & FDM), targeting component renewals – HABDs / REBs, Provision of FTNX / FTNX points of presence in signalling equipment rooms (inc. REBs) Partial: interlocking re-lock, interlocking re-control, re-platform of interlocking Minor works: intelligent infrastructure installations, alterations to existing Solid State Interlockings (SSI), alterations to Track Protections Systems Level crossings: level crossing Life Extension Works (LEW) for all types of crossings, level crossings renewals for all types of level crossings, conversion of mechanical winding barriers, conversion of level crossings interlockings to processor based systems Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration. Lot 4: Electrification & Power - Contact Systems Network Rail is looking to appoint construction partners to deliver the contact systems work bank. The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- AC Contact systems (OLE): OHL-Structure Renewal, structural, civils, overhead line installation, OLE design, structural assessment, design, refurbishment and renewal (as required), geotechnical assessment, OLE campaign changes, Insulator renewals (public areas / general campaign changes), dropper renewals, cantilever adjustments, OLE Re-wire, contact wire renewal (including the use of High Output plant (wiring trains)), catenary wire renewal (including the use of High Output plant (wiring trains)), crossovers (including potential re-design if required), section insulator, mid-life refurbishment, carrier wire style neutral section ,OLE power connections (switch relocation / redesign) DC Contact systems: solid conductor beam refurbishment (+ bonding), alterations to existing Solid State Interlockings (SSI), alterations to Track Protections Systems Other: pantograph monitoring systems, forensic analysis (root cause analysis of failures), isolation diagram corrections and reviews, legacy equipment renewal (design knowledge required), surveys e.g. drone, point cloud, etc. for structures, tunnel renewals (fixed overhead line equipment, steelwork), SCADA / isolations, reduced clearance locations resulting in flashovers Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration. Lot 5: Electrification & Power – Distribution & Plant Network Rail is looking to appoint construction partners to deliver the distribution and power work bank. The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- HV non-traction distribution, HV traction distribution plant, HV circuit breakers, Switchgear units, transformers, signalling power (inc. DNO supplies), lighting and associated LV distribution, LV non-traction distribution, walkway lighting and columns., operational lighting (buffer stops etc.), Rail yard lighting and columns, Tunnel lighting, Level crossing CCTV and lighting, Lineside operational equipment and monitoring devices (e.g. wheelchex and panchax, trackside drainage pumps (including tunnel drainage pumps) and ventilation, points heating systems (inc. DNO supplies, heat retainers, remote monitoring) Swing bridge controls replacement Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration.