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Review of Network Rail's WRCCA Planning for Operational Property (Buildings) assets

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 12:45

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Review of Network Rail's WRCCA Planning for Operational Property (Buildings) assets." This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services. The procurement method utilised was an open competition for a project aimed at evaluating and enhancing Network Rail's planning for building assets. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with the contract awarded to AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited. The contract commenced on 25th September 2025 and runs until 16th January 2026, with a total value of £49,786.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, especially those experienced in performance-based design and lifecycle assessments. Firms specialising in infrastructure and environmental consultancy, as well as those with capabilities in strategic planning and buildings assessment, would find this contract fitting. The focus is on strengthening the planning framework around heritage and vulnerable building assets, thereby opening avenues for innovative approaches in existing building management and development. Additionally, the project's inclusion of risk-informed strategies and accountability mechanisms offers potential growth areas for businesses aiming to expand their expertise in these emerging fields.

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Notice Title

Review of Network Rail's WRCCA Planning for Operational Property (Buildings) assets

Notice Description

* Evaluate the adequacy of NR CP7 WRCCA planning for Operational Property (Buildings) assets, particularly heritage and vulnerable Building asset groups. * Assess how well NR WRCCA strategies incorporate performance-based design, including lifecycle considerations. * Benchmark Network Rail's approach against best practice for strengthening existing buildings. * Recommend enhancements for CP8 WRCCA planning that reflect a proportionate, risk-informed, performance-based framework. * Support accountability and transparency through a top-down and bottom-up synthesis of climate hazard, vulnerability, and mitigation planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067829-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,786 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

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