Tender

Minor Building Works Framework Agreement

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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20 Feb 2025 at 20:42

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED, has initiated a tender for a "Minor Building Works Framework Agreement," focusing on building alteration work and related tasks. This procurement falls under the "works" industry category and covers upgrades to staff facilities and customer toilet refurbishments. It will involve disciplines such as electrics, plumbing, and carpentry among others. The location for this work spans several regions including the UKG3, UKI, and UKJ1 areas. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 24 March 2025, the invitation to tender on 28 April 2025, with the framework agreement expected to be awarded by 23 May 2025. The contract period will commence on 15 May 2025 and conclude on 15 December 2030, with an option for a 3-year extension.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for contractors with expertise in multi-disciplinary building projects and those familiar with the rail sector's stringent safety and performance standards. Businesses demonstrating financial stability, a strong track record, and compliance with regulatory certifications, such as ISO and Network Rail Standards, will be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement aims to establish long-term partnerships and offers the chance for selected contractors to secure subsequent call-off contracts through either direct awards or mini-competitions. This structured and extensive programme ensures continued work over several years, supporting sustained business development and stability.

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Notice Title

Minor Building Works Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Procurement of contractors to upgrade the staff facilities, and the refurbishment of the customer toilet facilities. Contractors will be required to carry out minor building works, alterations and adaptations to existing staff facilities, and toilets areas, including electrics, plumbing, M&E, plastering, carpentry, flooring, painting, glazing, decorating, data cables, supply and fit out of furnishings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Multi-disciplinary Minor Building Works Framework Agreement to undertake the upgrade of staff facilities, and the refurbishment of the customer toilet facilities at stations. The framework aims to establish long-term partnerships with Contractors who can demonstrate technical expertise, compliance with safety regulations, and value for money while minimising disruption to passengers and train operations. The framework will ensure that a pre-approved pool of contractors are available to deliver projects efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards. The framework give Chiltern Railways the option to either direct award or carry out mini competitions based on the Clients Statement of Works (SoW), clearly defining the design, specification, tasks, deliverables, timelines, and resources related to a particular Project. The tender process will involve several stages: * Pre-Qualification (24 March 2025): Suppliers shall be required to meet our minimum requirements outlining their suitability based on financial stability, past performance, experience in the rail sector, and other relevant criteria. * Invitation to Tender (28 April 2025): Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a full tender response. This will include detailed pricing, project methodology, and risk management proposals. * Framework Agreement (23 May 2025): Once the evaluation process is complete, successful suppliers will be appointed to the framework and will be able to bid for individual call-off contracts

Options: 5 plus 3 in total 8 years - May 2025 until May 2030 ("Termination Date"). The Client shall have the right to extend the Framework Agreement for an additional period of up to 3 years ("Extended Term").

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006480-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 15 Dec 2030 Over 5 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
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Iain Alexander
Contact Email
iain.alexander@chilternrailways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands, TLI London, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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