Planning

Sustainability Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Planning

07 Oct 2024 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is planning a tender for a Sustainability Framework aimed at supporting the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The procurement, titled "Sustainability Framework", falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the tender is expected to officially open on 25th November 2024. The project will cover multiple sustainability disciplines, including biodiversity, carbon, environmental management, and social value, with services to be delivered across the UK. The framework will initially span five years, with an option to extend for an additional three years on an annual basis.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability services and consultancy. Ideal candidates for this framework would be those with expertise in biodiversity, BREEAM certification, carbon management, and other environmental and social sustainability disciplines. Participating businesses will have the chance to work closely with TRU and Network Rail, contributing to and enhancing sustainability initiatives within a major infrastructure project. Companies adept at managing large-scale sustainability initiatives, data collection, and reporting, as well as those capable of stakeholder engagement and delivering training programs, are well-suited to engage in and benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Sustainability Framework

Notice Description

This will be an open tender using an Expression of Interest parallel with a PQQ and then an ITT and will award a nil value framework for 5 years with the option to extend for 3 more years (1 +1+1) The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) understands that sustainable development is the only way to keep on track to a better and more sustainable future. We have an ambitious Enterprise Sustainability Strategy 'Our Guiding Compass'. The TRU Sustainability Services Framework is designed to support the existing TRU Sustainability Team. Its purpose is to ensure that the TRU Sustainability Team has timely access to qualified and experienced sustainability professions, thereby enhancing their ability to adapt to evolving business demands. The TRU Sustainability team requires resources to support with fulfilling specific responsibilities linked to discharging the sustainability requirements, managing the TRU Enterprise Level Sustainable Development Strategy, collecting and managing data for periodic reporting against the sustainability objectives and targets and undertaking assurance activities against the delivery partners. Additionally, sustainability support is required within TRU Central 'hub team'. The Framework will serve as the default mechanism across TRU for engaging Sustainability Service Providers over the next five years, with the option to extend it for up to three additional years on an annual basis. The Framework Agreement covers multiple sustainability disciplines, outlined below: * Biodiversity and Ecology * BREEAM (Sustainability Certification) * Carbon * Environmental Management * Social Value * Plus other disciplines which may be required in the future (Acoustics, Air Quality, Heritage, Landscape and Visual Impact) TRU requires Sustainability Service Providers to support at two different scales: * Programme Scale * Project Scale (TRU Central - W2BC)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) understands that sustainable development is the only way to keep on track to a better and more sustainable future. We have an ambitious Enterprise Sustainability Strategy 'Our Guiding Compass'. The TRU Sustainability Services Framework is designed to support the existing TRU Sustainability Team. Its purpose is to ensure that the TRU Sustainability Team has timely access to qualified and experienced sustainability professions, thereby enhancing their ability to adapt to evolving business demands. The TRU Sustainability team requires resources to support with fulfilling specific responsibilities linked to discharging the sustainability requirements, managing the TRU Enterprise Level Sustainable Development Strategy, collecting and managing data for periodic reporting against the sustainability objectives and targets and undertaking assurance activities against the delivery partners. Additionally, sustainability support is required within TRU Central 'hub team'. The Framework will serve as the default mechanism across TRU for engaging Sustainability Service Providers over the next five years, with the option to extend it for up to three additional years on an annual basis. The Framework Agreement covers multiple sustainability disciplines, outlined below: * Biodiversity and Ecology * BREEAM (Sustainability Certification) * Carbon * Environmental Management * Social Value * Plus other disciplines which may be required in the future (Acoustics, Air Quality, Heritage, Landscape and Visual Impact) TRU requires Sustainability Service Providers to support at two different scales: * Programme Scale * Project Scale (TRU Central - W2BC)Description of the goods, services or works to be procured Key aspects of the TRU Sustainability roles will include : 1. Lead and Develop Plans: Oversee and continuously improve the Biodiversity, Carbon, BREEAM, Environment and Social Value plans to achieve targets, including 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and carbon reduction across the TRU program. 2. Monitor and Update Strategies: Ensure the ongoing relevance and compliance of biodiversity and carbon management processes, and update them according to the latest DEFRA standards and other relevant guidelines. 3. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various stakeholders (TRU Delivery Pertners, local authorities, special interest groups) to identify biodiversity offset and social value opportunities and promote sustainability initiatives. 4. Support and Collaborate: Work with Network Rail and TRU Delivery Partners to align sustainability practices with the broader TRU Sustainability Strategy, focusing on environmental and social value outcomes. 5. Conduct Training and Reporting: Develop and deliver training programs on sustainability and coordinate regular reporting on sustainability performance, including Power BI and other tools. 6. Chair and Lead Forums: Organize and lead forums (e.g., Biodiversity Forum, Carbon Reduction Forum, Social Value Forum, BREEAM Forum) to drive performance and share best practices in sustainability. 7. Manage Data and Compliance: Ensure accurate data management and reporting using appropriate tools and respond to reporting requests from Network Rail and DfT. 8. Support Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to the development of the TRU Sustainability Strategy, including appraisals and business case inputs, ensuring alignment with NR/L2/ENV/015 and other key requirements. 9. Identify Best Practices: Recognise and celebrate sustainability successes within the TRU program, promoting best practices and continuous improvement. 10. Ensure Certification and Assurance: Manage sustainability certifications (e.g., BREEAM Infrastructure), coordinate reviews, and assure deliverables related to sustainability certifications and standards. 11. Undertake environment and social assurance activities to monitor legal compliance and strategy and standard compliance .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032092-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.cronick@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
Not specified

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

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