Planning

Civil Assessment Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Civil Assessment Framework" is spearheaded by NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, focuses on the services industry, specifically civil engineering consultancy services. The procurement process is classified under the special regime for utilities, with a gross value of £16,800,000. The timeline for this tender begins with the anticipated publication of a future notice by 25th June 2025, and the contract period is planned from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are deemed suitable to compete for this lot. Participating in this procurement could lead to substantial business growth due to the long-term contract and the prominent stature of the buyer, NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED, which manages crucial infrastructure projects across the UK. Engaging in this process could also offer a platform for building a strong portfolio in the public sector's utilities domain.

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Notice Title

Civil Assessment Framework

Notice Description

Civil Assessment Framework (CAFA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05453d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030923-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Susan Bulfield
Contact Email
susan.bulfield@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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