Tender

Audit & Inspections of Property Managed Commercial Assets across Network Rails Regional and Central Departments.

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Tender

09 Mar 2023 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail requires 4 framework suppliers (Consultants) to undertake and complete statutory compliance and general planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections/audits of Network Rail's commercial properties, including freight sites. The tender, titled "Audit & Inspections of Property Managed Commercial Assets across Network Rails Regional and Central Departments," falls under the services category with a value of 10,000,000 GBP. The procurement method is selective with a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ends on 14th April 2023, and the contract duration is 1080 days. Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a public body governed by public law, located in London, is the buying organisation.

This procurement opportunity offers business growth potential for consultants with expertise in building inspection services and statutory compliance. Suitable businesses must have experience in construction-related inspections and compliance matters. The procurement process involves submission through electronic and written methods, with submission details provided on the BravoSolution platform. The tender criteria include technical and price components, with a focus on quality. Additionally, the contract has an option to extend for 2 years after the initial duration. Interested bidders must ensure compliance with all specifications outlined in the procurement documents to be considered for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Audit & Inspections of Property Managed Commercial Assets across Network Rails Regional and Central Departments.

Notice Description

Network Rail (NR) requires 4 framework suppliers (Consultants) to undertake and complete the statutory compliance and general planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections/audits of Network Rail's commercial properties, including freight sites; the retained commercial estate and other properties, including the capacity for inspecting retail units within managed stations that are owned/managed by NR across all regional and central departments. It is envisaged that additional requirements such as arch co estate and development sites will be added to the list of properties during the framework agreement period. Inspectors must have a minimum of HNC/NVQ level 4 in a construction related subject and a minimum of 2 years building condition inspection experience. Building inspectors must have a broad knowledge of building & land statutory compliance, legislation, and maintenance as well as sufficient experience in undertaking such matters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail (NR) requires 4 framework suppliers (Consultants) to undertake and complete the statutory compliance and general planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections/audits of Network Rail's commercial properties, including freight sites; the retained commercial estate and other properties, including the capacity for inspecting retail units within managed stations that are owned/managed by NR across all regional and central departments. It is envisaged that additional requirements such as arch co estate and development sites will be added to the list of properties during the framework agreement period. Inspectors must have a minimum of HNC/NVQ level 4 in a construction related subject and a minimum of 2 years building condition inspection experience. Building inspectors must have a broad knowledge of building & land statutory compliance, legislation, and maintenance as well as sufficient experience in undertaking such matters. Suppliers are required to carry out all of the required inspections/audits in full compliance with statutory regulation, Health & Safety legislation, Rail Safety Standard Boards requirements, Network Rail standards, HSE Guidance, and industry best practice etc. This framework will also give the relevant Property team complete visibility of assets as part of this service and requires all inspection/audit reports and associated photographs, documents, evidence etc. to be uploaded against the Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) to Network Rail' digital system known as iAuditor on a periodic basis and overall periodic compliance dashboards are to be provided. Access to the relevant digital platforms can be requested by the contractor and once the request has been approved can be provisioned by Network Rail. The contractor must notify Network Rail when a member of staff leaves, or no longer needs access, such that the relevant licenses and access can be removed. This contract has a customer service driven element which can be defined as providing guidance, support and encouragement when it comes to addressing the needs and welfare of tenants in the context of meeting statutory and NR best practice H&S standards. As such the Property inspection officers will be expected to interact with tenants, respective stakeholders, and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner using excellent communication skills and logging and recording all contacts. Suppliers will be required to advise the Property team on changes to statutory compliance requirements, and assist the Property team in: * Maintaining the Property Inspections Master Matrix * Updating on legal requirements * Updating on regulatory changes, or changes in statute * Provision of best practice in all of these inspection requirements * Produce periodic management reports to the Regional Leads The scope includes inspecting the buildings/arches and land to provide Network Rail with assurance that tenants are up to date with all statutory compliance and general servicing & maintenance requirement. It is required that this assurance is evidenced by viewing maintenance records, certificates, records and so on as well as by visual observations where appropriate.

Options: Option to extend for 2 years (12months + 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b111
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006954-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
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
tomi.egbo@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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