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Lift and Escalator Consultant Framework

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

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Planning

13 Nov 2024 at 10:47

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is in the planning stage for a framework agreement regarding lift and escalator consultancy services, with an anticipated start date in October 2025. This upcoming tender, titled "Lift and Escalator Consultant Framework," falls under the Building Consultancy Services category. To engage potential suppliers early, Network Rail is hosting a market engagement event via TEAMS on 3rd December 2024. Interested parties must express their interest by 26th November 2024. The framework aims to address technical leadership, project delivery, asset management, maintenance, and assurance services across various UK locations. Key dates include a future notice expected on 24th March 2025.

The tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in lift and escalator services, providing a pathway for growth by delivering technical leadership, supporting capital projects, managing assets, maintaining equipment, and assuring compliance. Businesses adept in asset management, technical consultancy, project delivery, and innovations in lift and escalator technology will find this framework particularly lucrative. Network Rail's commitment to infrastructure improvement ensures a consistent demand for specialised consultancy services, beneficial for companies aiming to strengthen their portfolios in railway infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift and Escalator Consultant Framework

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking to put in place a framework for the provision of lift and escalator consultancy services. The supplier(s) shall provide consultancy support for the following lift and escalator activities: * Technical leadership * Project delivery * Asset management * Maintenance * Assurance The anticipated commencement date of the new framework is. October 2025, however, this is subject to amendment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail is seeking to put in place a framework for the provision of lift and escalator consultancy services. The anticipated commencement date of the new framework is. October 2025, however, this is subject to amendment Since taking over the rail network in 2002, Network Rail have been committed to providing safe, reliable and efficient infrastructure for the UK. There are more than 40,000 of us in the company working hard to improve every aspect of the railway. We are ambitious for its future and want to expand the network to meet users' needs. While we do not run the trains or sell tickets, we do maintain, manage, and improve every aspect of the infrastructure. That's 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. We manage 20 of the UK's largest stations while all the others, over 2,500, are managed by the country's train operating companies. Over the coming years we will transition to become Great British Railways. The Network Rail national portfolio currently consists of approximately 1480 lifts and 300 escalators. In the next control period, we expect to see the number of assets increase by 10%. Draft description of service requirements: The supplier(s) shall provide consultancy support for the following lift and escalator activities: * Technical leadership * Project delivery * Asset management * Maintenance * Assurance Technical leadership consultancy activities may include: * Providing technical expertise for the improvement of Network Rail standards and processes * Advising on new technology, innovations, sustainability measures and energy saving features. * Aspects such as remote monitoring and software advances shall be included in this advice. * Acting in an advisory capacity in relation to investigations and responses to Her Majesty Rail Inspectorate Reports (HMRI). This will include supporting the close-out for any such accidents, incidents, and close calls where instructed. * Provide an update on any changes to legislation and statutory requirements in relation to lift and escalator design, construction, and maintenance. * Provide independent safety related event accident investigations. Project delivery consultancy activities may include: * For Network Rail capital delivery projects, the supplier shall have the capability to discharge the function of Principal Designer as recognised under CDM regulations. * Where appropriate, the supplier shall have the capability to discharge the role of Project Engineer under NR/L2/RSE/02009. * Under Network Rail's PACE process. Asset management consultancy activities may include: * Provide NR L&E Team with asset condition reports including asset data collection and upload into asset management database. * Providing technical expertise to support the development of the Network Rail strategic business plan, asset management plans and maintenance regime. Maintenance consultancy activities shall include: * Certification of major repair and replacement Services and Works, including site surveys and inspections as well as all handover and witnessing on site as required. * Providing technical assistance at poo performing assets to establish root cause and corrective actions. * Assisting with statutory inspections reports and closure of any defects or observations raised (LOLER/SAFed). * Inspection and assessment of vandalism or misuse and providing robust repair/protection recommendations. * Inspection of new and replacement lifts and escalators, including the provision of reports providing budget costs and programmes associated with ongoing operation and maintenance Assurance consultancy activities shall include: * Support NR L&E Team in delivering assurance activities, such as reviews of maintenance activities and statutory documentation. * Support the compliance checking and assurance for schemes undertaken by third parties, w

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b60d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036688-2024
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

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416400 - Escalators

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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