Planning

Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Mar 2022 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Medway Council is initiating a tender titled "Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages" for construction work within the rail infrastructure sector. Located in Kent, this project aims to enhance the freight-only railway on the Hoo Peninsula, eventually enabling passenger services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is anticipated to span from April 1, 2022, to October 31, 2025, with an estimated budget of £70,000 for initial rail enabling works and subsequent phases valued significantly higher. Key future procurement dates are set for June 2022 and January 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction and engineering firms looking to expand their business in the rail infrastructure sector. Companies specialising in rail enhancements, civil engineering, and environmental protection will find this project particularly relevant. The contract's scale, with works planned to support passenger services alongside freight operations, suggests that both large contractors and agile companies could compete successfully, potentially fostering collaboration and innovation within the growing infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages

Notice Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The works are located on the Hoo Peninsular. The Hoo peninsula is situated in Kent to the east of Gravesend and to the north of Chatham. As part of a Housing Infrastructure Funding Grant, Medway Council are upgrading the current freight only railway. The existing Network Rail line through the Hoo Peninsula is called the Grain Branch line which connects the North Kent Line at Hoo Junction to the Isle of Grain. The line was closed to passenger services in 1968 and is now a freight only railway, with no stations remaining. The 19km long line is a single, bi-directional line serving freight trains that use the Isle of Grain docks (Thamesport) and Cliffe sidings. The existing line will require enhancements to enable the required passenger services to operate while maintaining freight services. The new rail service will enable passengers to travel from a new station near Sharnal Street to the main line and on to London via connecting services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, London Bridge, and London St Pancras International. 1/ Rail Enabling Works Procurement - June 2022 Start on Site - October 2022 Duration - 12/16 Weeks Approx. Value PS700,000 Scope - 1A Site and vegetation clearance along the rail corridor, around rail loop location and at proposed Sharnal Street location. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) 1B Utility Diversions. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required) 1C Environmental Protection and Mitigations. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required) 2/ Rail Advanced Works (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) Procurement - January 2023 Start on Site - July 2023 Duration - 26/30 Weeks Approx. Value PS6,500,000 Scope - 2A Embankment Widening to facilitate the addition of a Rail Loop, Installation/Repair of Track Drainage, Bridge Deck Replacement. 2B Signalling Cliffe to Grainport. Signalling Panel Update. 2C Track Remedial Works. 2D Installation of DNO Power Supply, FSP/PSP Signalling Power Supply, Installation of Charging Facilities at Sharnal Street Station. 3/ Rail Main Works Procurement - January 2024 Start on Site - July 2024 Duration - 64 Weeks Approx. Value - PS41,000,000 Scope - 3A Level Crossing Works, Main Line Signalling, Main Line Crossover, Installation of Track Loop, Signal Installation Hoo Junction to Sharnal Street Station. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) 3B Construction of Sharnal Street Station to include, Station Building , Platform, Carpark, Access Road, together with associated drainage and earthworks and Hard and Soft Landscaping (Approval to Work on Network Rail may be required)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8acb9b55-de49-4382-8cb1-e4c091001a7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26be7ff-7055-4c28-9101-ffb873dc8f98
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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