Tender

Project Reach

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Tender

26 Apr 2021 at 21:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Project Reach," initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, aims to establish a long-term concession for the design and deployment of new public communications networks along the railway in Great Britain. This ambitious project, classified under "Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines," has an estimated value between £800 million and £1 billion. The tender is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 12th May 2021. Given the extensive scope and significance of this project, it is poised to enhance electronic communications infrastructure significantly.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the telecommunications, construction, and engineering sectors. Companies with expertise in the construction of fibre optic networks, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications equipment are well-suited to compete for this project. Furthermore, businesses that can support Network Rail in improving connectivity and integrating advanced technology into existing infrastructure will find this opportunity especially appealing, potentially driving growth and fostering innovation in the region.

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Notice Title

Project Reach

Notice Description

Lazard & Co., Limited has been engaged by Network Rail (NR) to advise on Project Reach. Lazard & Co., Limited are Network Rail's exclusive financial adviser on the deal. Please contact Lazard at lazard_reach@lazard.com to obtain a copy of the teaser, non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and the expression of interest (EOI) form. Bidders should submit completed EOI forms to Lazard at lazard_reach@lazard.com by the deadline specified in section IV.2.2) below. Late requests or submissions may be rejected by NR in its absolute discretion. Lazard & Co., Limited will issue Stage 1 process documentation to bidders that have signed NDAs, submitted EOI forms and meet the requirements set out in the EOI documentation. Lazard & Co., Limited reserves the right to issue Stage 1 process documentation to such bidders ahead of the EOI submission deadline specified in section IV.2.2). NR is seeking to appoint a concessionaire to design, deploy and fund new public communications networks and infrastructure along the railway in return for the right to use and commercially exploit the new networks under a long-term concession agreement. The concession will involve using, upgrading and increasing NR's existing telecoms infrastructure assets including the construction of a new fibre optic network and, potentially, new wireless network infrastructure (passive masts, towers and poles) (Project Reach).

Lot Information

Lot 1

BACKGROUND TO NETWORK RAIL TELECOMS NR owns, operates and develops most of Great Britain's railway infrastructure, which includes over 16,000 km of fibre network and 2,500 wireless masts with co-location potential alongside the rail corridor. These telecoms infrastructure assets are a critical enabler for NR to run a safe and efficient railway service to meet the needs of passengers and freight users. They support the delivery of secure, efficient and effective services to passengers and freight users by underpinning safety critical operational services, enabling future train control systems and delivering improved passenger experience and safety via information and security systems. PROJECT REACH NR is seeking to appoint a concessionaire to design, deploy and fund new public communications networks and infrastructure along the rail corridor in return for the right to use and commercially exploit the new networks under a long-term concession agreement. The concession will involve using, upgrading and increasing NR's existing telecoms infrastructure assets including the construction of a new fibre optic network and, potentially, new wireless network infrastructure (passive masts, towers and poles). Project Reach is designed to advance wider government policy goals of improving public electronic communications connectivity; futureproof NR's telecoms infrastructure for its own rail requirements; to provide the next generation of railway technology to significantly improve safety, reliability and passenger connectivity. Project Reach covers Great Britain (excluding Norther Ireland).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aa66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008949-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32521000 - Telecommunications cable

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables

44212250 - Masts

44212261 - Radio masts

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45231600 - Construction work for communication lines

45232300 - Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

50334000 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony and line telegraphy equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lazard_reach@lazard.com
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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