Planning

Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Mar 2022 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Medway Council as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for the project titled "Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages." This initiative is classified under the construction works category, focusing on enhancements to the freight railway servicing the Hoo Peninsula area in Kent, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement is anticipated to result in significant rail improvements, with initial works set to begin procurement in June 2022 and on-site activities projected to commence in October 2022. The overall project is valued at £48 million, and key future procurement phases are linked to the rail main works beginning in January 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and related services, particularly those with expertise in railway projects and infrastructure upgrades. Firms that can navigate the requirements for working on Network Rail property and demonstrate capabilities in environmental protection and vegetation clearance will be particularly well-equipped to compete for contracts valued at approximately £6.5 million for advanced works and £41 million for the main railway works. Engaging in this project could enable companies to expand their portfolios, establish connections with local authorities, and contribute to vital public infrastructure within the region.

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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)

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-h6vhtk-031f21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006280-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
16 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Nigel Ford
Contact Email
nigel.ford@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1634332088

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
TLJ41 Medway

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

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