Network Rail Eastern Region CP7 Renewals & Minor Enhancements(Capital Delivery)

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. 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 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.