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CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework Preliminary Market Engagement

EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED

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26 May 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

East West Rail Company Limited, a public authority under central government, is currently in the planning phase for a significant procurement initiative titled "CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework Preliminary Market Engagement." This procurement aims to facilitate a multi-lot Programme Support Works Framework encompassing various enabling, survey, and early-stage construction works central to the East West Rail programme. The primary location for these works is in Milton Keynes, UK, with an estimated total contract value of up to £500 million over an eight-year span, potentially extending to 2035. This procurement will proceed using a Competitive Flexible Procedure as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, with an upcoming notice date set for 1st September 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses, particularly SMEs and Tier 2/3 suppliers, with the framework designed to encourage market specialisation. Scheduled to start in January 2028, the contract covers diverse services, including construction management, environmental planning, and archaeological services. It offers a platform for businesses in these fields to secure long-term work and gain experience in a large-scale infrastructure project, which could lead to further opportunities within the rail and construction sectors. As such, firms with expertise in ground investigation, environmental mitigation, or early site establishment works are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

East West Railway Company intends to procure a multi-lot Programme Support Works Framework to deliver a range of enabling, survey and early-stage works in support of the East West Rail programme. The detail provided is indicative information only and subject to governance and funding. The framework will provide a coordinated mechanism for the delivery of works required to prepare the route ahead of main construction. These activities are expected to include (but are not limited to): *Ground investigation and site surveys *Environmental mitigation and ecological works *Utilities surveys and diversions *Archaeological investigations and mitigation *Early site establishment works (e.g. compounds, access routes, haul roads) The purpose of the framework is to accelerate programme readiness, reduce delivery risk, and enable efficient mobilisation of future main works. The estimated value is upto PS500m ex VAT (subject to change) which is spread across all lots over a period of 8 years. The duration will be structured as a 4 year core term with the following optional extentions- 2 years, 1 year and a further 1 year (4+2+1+1). The framework lots are aligned to market specialisms to encourage participation by SMEs and Tier 2/3 suppliers with multiple suppliers awarded to each lot other than Lot 0 which will be awarded to one single supplier: Lot 0- Principle Contractor/Integrator Lot 1- Historic Environment Lot 2- Ground Investigation & Monitoring Lot 3- Environmental & Ecological Surveys Lot 4- Environmental & Ecological Works Lot 5- Enabling Works The procurement is expected to be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising: Stage 1: Conditions of Participation (supplier selection / shortlisting) Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (evaluation based on Most Advantageous Tender) Evaluation will include consideration of: *Quality *Price *Social value The framework will use NEC4 contracting arrangements with call offs utilitising the appropriate form (ECC, PSC, ECSC, PCSC) and pricing options (A, C and E) depending on the scope and risk profile.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049029-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45233120 - Road construction works

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71351500 - Ground investigation services

71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites

71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites

71351914 - Archaeological services

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71540000 - Construction management services

90710000 - Environmental management

90712000 - Environmental planning

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2031 4-5 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
EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ARCADIS LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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