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Construction Framework

MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED

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24 Jul 2026 at 10:44

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19 Nov 2024 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited commissioned a general construction works framework for its railway infrastructure. The scope covers project management, pre-construction, construction and post-construction activities, including utility, mechanical, high- and low-voltage, civil engineering, excavation, backfill, reinstatement, communications, public address, HVAC, signage, shelters, station infrastructure, vegetation and landscaping. It also includes small-scale demolition and underground or sub-surface fire requirements. Suppliers may work on underground stations, substations and near operational railway assets, as well as permanent or temporary buildings, structures and new installations. Delivery is across the Merseyrail operating area, including the Liverpool City Region and surrounding North West locations. The framework is intended to improve safety, sustainability, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, risk management and customer satisfaction.

The procurement has been awarded and eleven suppliers have signed active framework contracts: Frank Rogers Building Contractor, MPH Construction, Simon Dean Electrical, SIS Projects, Vallum Projects, Amalgamated Construction, Construction Marine, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure, Pod-Trak, Spencer Rail Engineering and Kier Transportation. Contracts were signed between 23 April and 30 June 2026. The framework was run as a selective restricted procedure, with bids due by 23 December 2024 and second-stage invitations planned for 7 January 2025. It is divided into three value bands: Lot 1, £100,000–£1.5 million; Lot 2, £1.2 million–£3 million; and Lot 3, over £2.5 million. Each lot has an initial three-year term, with four possible 12-month extensions, giving a maximum seven-year term. Lot 1 was restricted to SMEs; all three lots are recorded as cancelled despite the framework awards.

This outcome shows sustained demand from a railway buyer for contractors able to deliver varied construction and infrastructure packages in safety-critical operational environments. Credible competitors would need broad in-house or managed capability spanning civil engineering, utilities, electrical and mechanical systems, high- and low-voltage works, communications, HVAC, station infrastructure, landscaping and controlled demolition. Experience of working underground, on substations and near operational railway assets would be relevant, alongside robust project management, pre-construction and post-construction arrangements. Suppliers would need to demonstrate competence, quality assurance, effective risk management, regulatory compliance and alignment with Merseyrail and Network Rail standards. A minimum £10 million public liability insurance cover was required, and suppliers must pay at least the Liverpool Real Living Wage. Lot 1 indicates a route suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction Framework

Notice Description

The General Construction Works Framework has been let on a 3 (three) year term with options to extend for a further 4 (four) years in 12 (twelve) month increments, resulting in a maximum framework term of seven (7) years. The purpose of the Framework is to provide multiple competent and proven Suppliers under a framework agreement who can provide a wide range of construction works including working on underground / sub-stations and near the operational railway. As a general guide, construction works cover almost any work that is done to a permanent or temporary building or structure, civil engineering work or new asset installation works. The following works are anticipated delivered through the framework, including but is not limited to: * Gas, Electrical and other associated Utility works * Mechanical Works * General Construction Works, including small scale demolition activities. * High / Low Voltage Works * Civils Works. Excavation, Backfill and reinstatement activities. * CIS / Comms / Public address systems. * HVAC * Signage, shelters and other associated station infrastructure activities. * Vegetation / Landscaping * Underground Station / Sub-Surface Fire Requirements MEL have split the lots by value into three lots and restricted Lot 1 to SMEs only. The Lots are: * Lot 1 - PS100,000 - PS1.5 Million * Lot 2 - PS1.2 Million - PS3 Million * Lot 3 - Over PS2.5 Million The overall objectives of the framework are: * Enhance safety standards on all construction projects undertaken; * Provide sustainability and environmental responsibility; * Deliver best value across all stages of delivery; * Increased Client and Customer satisfaction; * Quality Assurance and compliance to MEL and Network Rail Standards; * Effective risk management; * Regulatory compliance; * Promote innovation and technology integration; * Community engagement; * Ensure the supplier competencies are maintained throughout the lifecycle of the Framework; * Provide an efficient means of engaging the supply chain to ensure projects have minimal procurement delays and enables delivery on time; * Contract with multiple Suppliers who can meet the requirements as set out in the relevant Lots to drive best value through competition; and * Suppliers have already been vetted and therefore the process of tendering or direct awarding construction works is more efficient with assurance of suitability and compliance. The new framework allows for direct award options (up to current and future threshold values), quotes and mini competitions. The framework will be let as a zero-value contract, allowing for a large range of works to be covered under this contract to promote best value.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - PS100,000 - PS1.5 Million

Contractors will be expected to undertake the following activities and services as part of the Framework Scope: Project Management Activities Pre-construction activities Construction activities Post construction activities Contractors will need to be able to provide a wide range of construction works as part of this framework. The following works are anticipated to be delivered through the framework, including but is not limited to: Gas Electrical, and other associated utility works Mechanical works General construction works, including small scale demolition activities High / Low voltage works Civils works, excavation, backfill and reinstatement activities CIS / Comms / Public address systems HVAC Signage, shelters and other associated station infrastructure activities Vegetation / Landscaping Additional information: Lot 1 was restricted to SMEs only.

Options: The opportunity will be let for an initial period of 3 (three) Years to coincide with the end of the current concession (20th July 2028) with options to extend for a further 4 (four) Years in increments of 12 months, resulting in a maximum contract term of 7 (seven) years.

Renewal: The opportunity will be let for an initial period of 3 (three) Years to coincide with the end of the current concession (20th July 2028) with options to extend for a further 4 (four) Years in increments of 12 months, resulting in a maximum contract term of 7 (seven) years.

Lot 2 - PS1.2 Million - PS3 Million

Contractors will be expected to undertake the following activities and services as part of the framework scope: Project Management activities Pre-Construction activities Construction activities Post Construction activities. Contractors will need to be able to provide a wide range of construction works as part of this framework. The following works are anticipated delivered through the framework, including but is not limited to: Gas, Electrical and other associated Utility works Mechanical Works General Construction Works, including small scale demolition activities. High / Low Voltage Works Civils Works. Excavation, Backfill and reinstatement activities. CIS / Comms / Public address systems. HVAC Signage, shelters and other associated station infrastructure activities. Vegetation / Landscaping

Options: The opportunity will be let for an initial period of 3 (three) Years to coincide with the end of the current concession (20th July 2028) with options to extend for a further 4 (four) Years in increments of 12 months, resulting in a maximum contract term of 7 (seven) years.

Renewal: The opportunity will be let for an initial period of 3 (three) Years to coincide with the end of the current concession (20th July 2028) with options to extend for a further 4 (four) Years in increments of 12 months, resulting in a maximum contract term of 7 (seven) years.

Lot 3 - Over PS2.5 Million

Contractors will be expected to undertake the following activities and services as part of the framework scope: Project Management activities Pre-Construction activities Construction activities Post Construction activities. Contractors will need to be able to provide a wide range of construction works as part of this framework. The following works are anticipated delivered through the framework, including but is not limited to: Gas, Electrical and other associated Utility works Mechanical Works General Construction Works, including small scale demolition activities. High / Low Voltage Works Civils Works. Excavation, Backfill and reinstatement activities. CIS / Comms / Public address systems. HVAC Signage, shelters and other associated station infrastructure activities. Vegetation / Landscaping

Options: The opportunity will be let for an initial period of 3 (three) Years to coincide with the end of the current concession (20th July 2028) with options to extend for a further 4 (four) Years in increments of 12 months, resulting in a maximum contract term of 7 (seven) years.

Renewal: The opportunity will be let for an initial period of 3 (three) Years to coincide with the end of the current concession (20th July 2028) with options to extend for a further 4 (four) Years in increments of 12 months, resulting in a maximum contract term of 7 (seven) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bcde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070136-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 1JF
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Amalgamated Construction Ltd

Construction Marine Limited

Frank Rogers Building Contractor Ltd

Kier Transportation Limited

MPH Construction Limited

Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd

Pod-Trak Limited

SIS Projects Ltd

Simon Dean Electrical Limited

Spencer Rail Engineering Limited

Vallum Projects Limited

Further Information

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