Planning

Eastern Region Mechanical & Electrical Services Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 13:37

Planning

28 May 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Eastern Region Mechanical & Electrical Services Framework". This process is designed to consolidate building services, including mechanical and electrical maintenance, across the Eastern Region of the United Kingdom. The project will encompass various infrastructure points such as Kings Cross Station, St Pancras Lower Level Platforms, and several Maintenance Delivery Units. Classified under the "works" category, this substantial contract holds a gross value of £84 million and utilises a competitive flexible procedure. Important milestones include an expression of interest deadline set for 6th February 2026 and an award period concluding on 31st December 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2027, with the potential for extension up to 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance services, particularly those capable of operating within a framework agreement. With a focus on enhancing regional infrastructure operations, enterprises equipped to handle preventive maintenance, gas appliance servicing, and ventilation system inspections would be well-suited to bid. The framework promotes growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises by allowing electronic submissions in English, creating a potentially expansive market for skilled providers in the field of building services maintenance.

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Notice Title

Eastern Region Mechanical & Electrical Services Framework

Notice Description

This planned procurement notice is issued to advise that the following pipeline notices will be consolidated into a single procurement under a revised name. The pipeline notices are: Building Services 033895-2025 and Fixed Depot Plant 033892-2025. Any forthcoming notices will be titled Eastern Region Mechanical & Electrical Services Framework. The proposed framework scope requirements are to provide mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance at locations throughout the Eastern Region that include: Supply Chain Operation Buildings, Maintenance Delivery Units(MDUs), Signal Boxes(SBs), Stations, Kings Cross Station, St Pancras Lower Level Platforms A and B, Light Maintenance Depots (LMDs) specialist train servicing plant and equipment.

Planning Information

Network Rail is using this market engagement to better understand the capability and assess the level of interest to deliver the current proposed approach. This feedback will help inform Network Rail how best to deliver this potential procurement event. For the sake of clarity, this is not a call to competition and no contract(s) will be awarded to any supplier as a result of participating in this exercise. The Market Engagement for the 'Eastern Region Building Services Asset Management Framework' will be conducted through the completion of a questionnaire. This questionnaire deadline is 20 June 2025. Responding to this Notice is an opportunity to engage, share relevant information and provide feedback. Should you wish to respond to this Notice please follow the instructions below: 1) Accessing the documents: a. Follow the link: https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html b. From the welcome screen, access the “Current Opportunities” link and select “Eastern Region Building Services Asset Management Framework”. Login is not required. c. The released documents will be at the bottom of the page in the attachments section. 2) Once you have reviewed all the documents, please complete the questionnaire via the link provided within the market engagement document titled 'Eastern Region Building Services Market Engagement'. Please ensure you follow these instructions carefully to submit your information correctly. 3) Any feedback, questions or clarifications in respect of this notice, should only be addressed to angela.knowles@networkrail.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060209-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

71315000 - Building services

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-03-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Angela Knowles
Contact Email
angela.knowles@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447922014354

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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