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Scotland's Railway - Scotland Electrification Framework - Notice of upcoming procurement

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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12 Dec 2023 at 17:51

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08 Dec 2023 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Scotland's Railway, represented by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, has initiated a tender process for the Scotland Electrification Framework. The procurement aims to engage contractors for railway construction works across Scotland, specifically focusing on Overhead Line Electrification, Traction Power, and associated design work. The tender is currently in the active stage and involves a significant estimated value of around £300 million. The deadline for submissions is set for February 12, 2024, with a second-stage invitation date of March 18, 2024.

This tender by Scotland's Railway presents compelling business growth opportunities for companies specializing in railway construction works, electrical infrastructure, and design services. Businesses capable of delivering Overhead Line Electrification, Traction Power solutions, and related design work are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The framework offers potential for long-term engagement with a maximum contract duration of 8 years, providing stability and growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Scotland's Railway - Scotland Electrification Framework - Notice of upcoming procurement

Notice Description

The Framework shall support the efficient, consistent development, delivery, entry into service and handback of electrification elements key to the delivery of the decarbonisation programme in Scotland. Scotland's Railway is running a procurement event that will engage four (4) contractors in the delivery of Overhead line electrification (Based on UK Master series), Traction Power, Power and Distribution, Ancillaries & Associated Design work, across Scotland. The procurement shall be awarded under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The initial estimate of the value of works currently intended to be awarded under the Framework is approximately PS300m over the effective period of the Framework. Scotland's Railway has provided for a total Framework value of PS450 million, taking into account emerging work, additional design and unplanned or emergency works which are yet to be identified but which may become necessary during the effective period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Work is indicatively spread across the below two programmes: Aberdeen Route Upgrade Electrification PS250-300m Electrical Safety Development PS50-60m

Options: This Framework Agreement may be extended by 3 years to a maximum duration of 8 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0422cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036581-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31321100 - Overhead power lines

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

45234100 - Railway construction works

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
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
john.bradshaw2@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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