Tender

Provision of Occupational Health Services for OH Physician Resource, OH4OH Services and Specialist Service Referrals

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is currently in the tender stage for the provision of Occupational Health Services, with a focus on OH Physician Resource, OH4OH Services, and Specialist Service Referrals. This procurement falls under the Health Services category and is part of the broader strategy for sustainable health across Control Period 7 (CP7). The tender, announced on 4th February 2025, includes two primary lots: Lot 1 for Occupational Health Physician Services and Lot 2 for Specialist Referrals. The contract, valued at £14,176,700 GBP, will begin on 5th January 2026 and extend until 4th January 2029, with potential renewals of two years each. Interested suppliers should note the selective procurement method and the tender submission deadline of 7th April 2025, followed by the invitation to the second stage on 17th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health and specialist medical services to collaborate with Network Rail—a critical player in the UK's railway sector. Companies with expertise in health surveillance, medicals, and specialist referrals such as cardiology, neurology, and psychological assessments will find this tender particularly aligned with their service offerings. The extensive scope of services required, delivered through twenty-two NR clinics across the UK, offers a platform to showcase capabilities, expand market presence, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of Network Rail's workforce. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for the upcoming PQQ publication and engage with the procurement process to leverage the potential for long-term collaboration and business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Occupational Health Services for OH Physician Resource, OH4OH Services and Specialist Service Referrals

Notice Description

Building on the Strategy of Control Period 6, Network Rail's (NRs) Occupational Health (OH), Hygiene and Wellbeing vision, the commitment for Control Period 7 (CP7) is based on sustainable health. NR recognise that people are the greatest asset and the key to achieving the vision of a better railway for a better Britain. NR value the diversity, skills, and contributions of employees and strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment. A key element of sustaining the workforce was the introduction of the NR Inhouse Occupational Health Service - the core service comprises OH technicians, OH advisers, clinical management, and governance, supported by an operational administration team. This service is delivered from twenty-two (22) of NR clinics. NR are seeking to award additional services to support NR's inhouse OH service. The proposed lotting structure is as follows: Lot 1: Occupational Health Physician Services, Occupational Health Service for the Occupational Health Services and Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessments & Neurodiversity Assessments. Lot 2: Specialist Referrals The purpose of this notice is to inform the Supply Chain that Network Rail intends to approach the market early March. The PQQ will be linked to the opportunity listing within BravoNR, once ready to publish. Network Rail are not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to the tender event.

Lot Information

Occupational Health Physician Services, Occupational Health Service for the Occupational Health Services and Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessments & Neurodiversity Assessments

Occupational Health Physicians: OHP Attendance Management referrals OHP Preplacement referrals OHP Escalations from safety critical medicals Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Tier 4 OHP Health Surveillance escalations (for example silica, welding fumes, noise) Ill Health Retirement referrals (see section 4.1.1) Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Group 2 Train Driver Medicals Strategic project work - for example developing and improving medical standards (Excludes Clinical Governance responsibilities) Case Conferences Expert witness services Occupational Health Services for the Occupational Health Service: Pre-placement health assessment processed by the NR Shared Service team where fitness to work reports will be provided within 1 working day of assessment. For clinical staff there is an additional requirement to schedule a face-to-face vision test [colour and peripheral vision] as part of the pre-placement process. Performance and attendance management referrals - where attendance triggers have been met, there is a concern over the impact of a disability or where guidance in relation to the impact of health on performance is required. Ill Health Retirement referrals. Occupational Therapy Workplace Assessment & Neurodiversity Assessments: Provide occupational therapist resource either from an inhouse resource or a Supplier network. To assess the suitability of work duties and to gain a better understanding of the nature of the Network Rail employee's work, assessing the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and communication demands of the job.

Renewal: 2 years + 2 years

Specialist Referrals

Lot 2 - Specialist referrals The requirement of specialist consultations, scans, assessments &and x-ray services to determine fitness to work either as part of the competence specific medical. Chest X-ray programme for Respiratory Crystalline Silica Including x-ray, radiologist reporting & management information Not including employee selection and case management MRI Cardiology consultation (Initial appointment} Cardiology consultation (review appointment) Cardiologist echocardiogram Cardiologist Exercise stress test 24-hour ECG Holter monitoring ECG Interpretation (Train Driver medical only) Neurology consultancy Electroencephalogram Psychological Assessment Psychiatric Assessment Any other specialist service required.

Renewal: 2 years + 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003571-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,176,700 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,176,700 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
clare.ward@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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