Planning

Lead Design Organisation for the Transpennine Route Upgrade Project 2bc

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

22 Feb 2024 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning to procure a Lead Design Organisation for the Transpennine Route Upgrade Project 2bc. This procurement falls under the services category in the engineering services industry. The tender process is set to commence for a framework that will span 8 years, with a value of £9,000,000 GBP. The main tasks for the Lead Design Organisation will include coordinating multiple design teams, providing quality control, aligning solutions with project objectives, and engaging stakeholders. The buying organisation, Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, based in London, UK, will oversee this procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the engineering and design services sector to compete for a significant framework contract. Companies with expertise in railway engineering, architectural design, and construction services would be well-suited to bid for this project. The Lead Design Organisation role involves multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement, making it attractive for firms looking to contribute to a major infrastructure upgrade project in the railway sector.

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Notice Title

Lead Design Organisation for the Transpennine Route Upgrade Project 2bc

Notice Description

This is to commence a competitive tender process to procure a Lead Design Organisation Framework over the next 8 years, under an NR27 NEC4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SHORT FRAMEWORK CONTRACT (PSSC Framework) for the Transpennine Route Upgrade project 2bc. This will be a nil value framework for 8 years and will be utilised solely for the TRU programme. It will be a single supplier on the framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Network Rail "Hub" Engineering Team will be responsible for design integration and assurance for the W2bc project. The team will be split into two; the Integration Hub and the Engineering Assurance Team. The Integration Hub is responsible for the integration of all Design Organisations (designs and management of these as produced in the 3D BIM environment). The Engineering Assurance Team provides assurance to Design Organisations (DOs) designs as per the requirement outlined in NR/L2/RSE/02009. The Integration Hub will be supported by a Lead Design Organisation (LDO), which will complete a pivotal role in ensuring that the design process is integrated and well executed, with its primary function being to ensure that the design objectives are met, design activities are coordinated within disciplines and across disciplines and that design quality is maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Key aspects of the Lead Design Organisation role will include (but not limited to): 1. Coordination of multiple discipline design teams. This coordination ensures that various design components integrate seamlessly. 2. Providing oversight and quality control for the design process 3. Ensuring solutions are co-ordinated with programme objectives and are complementary to the wider adjoining Transpennine delivery arms. 4. Providing a key role in making design-related decisions, including resolving design conflicts, addressing design changes, and ensuring that design decisions align with project goals and requirements. 5. Captures and identifies potential design risks and develops strategies to mitigate them. 6. Responsibility for maintaining comprehensive design documentation, including design specifications, drawings, models, and other design-related documents. 7. Engagement with stakeholders 8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration to ensure that the design is multidisciplinary and holistic. 9. Continuous Improvement and seeking opportunities to enhance design efficiency, innovation, and quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043c3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005849-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71300000 - Engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 2024Expired
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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Kerry Kniveton
Contact Email
kerry.kniveton@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7734648038

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
Not specified

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

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