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Scotland's Railway - Water Testing Framework 2024

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2025 at 12:03

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 06:58

Planning

21 Feb 2024 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is overseeing the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Scotland's Railway - Water Testing Framework 2024". This process falls under the services category with a specific focus on monitoring and control services (CPV code 71700000). The primary goal is to deliver water testing services across Scotland’s Railway, addressing key areas such as Legionella compliance. The procurement process operates through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The service scope includes the testing, investigation, and remedial work on water supplies, with a contract period starting from December 16, 2024. The framework's anticipated total value stands at £3,000,000 GBP, with key dates including the contract award date and subsequent commencement of the service period.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water testing, risk assessments, and related monitoring services. The framework is structured to engage a single supplier, ensuring focused and dedicated service delivery. Businesses equipped with expertise in health & safety, technical methodology, resource management, and sustainability are well-suited to compete. Additionally, with the inclusion of a framework agreement extended up to 5 years and a significant contract value, this tender could present long-term growth and partnership opportunities for the successful bidder. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant industry will find this opportunity particularly advantageous due to the concentrated nature of the contract and the expertise required.

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Notice Title

Scotland's Railway - Water Testing Framework 2024

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement for the delivery of Water Testing Services across Scotland's Railway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework shall provide Water Testing and Water Risk Assessments on its Operational Estate to check for the presence of Legionella to support Network Rail with meeting its statutory obligation. The service covers the testing of water supplies and associated remedial works to Maintenance Delivery Units / Signal Boxes / Power Signal Boxes / Ground Frames etc throughout Scotland Route. This involves the testing and investigation of water supplies and associated remedial works at specified locations throughout Scotland; advice on management and control of the Water Systems at each site; provision of suitable Risk Assessment Log Books as required at each location; provision of additional documentation; advice on management and monitoring to minimise potential risk to staff and other personnel using the systems, and advice on proactive measures to control and reduce the risk and advise on the improvement of water quality. Scotland's Railway ran a procurement event to engage with one (1) supplier in the delivery of Water Testing Services, across Scotland. The contract shall be awarded under an NR27 NEC4 Professional Services Short Framework Contract.

Options: 3 Year Framework Plus 2 No. 1 Year extensions (1 + 1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043bb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003800-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2024 - 7 May 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynn.blewett2@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCOTEC

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