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Environmental survey services framework

EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED involves an Environmental Survey Services Framework designed to support the development of rail infrastructure across the UK. The framework agreement, under the main procurement category of services, primarily focuses on engineering services. It has undergone modifications to extend its term until 31 January 2027 and increase total expenditure to approximately £22.36 million. The procurement stage is an award update, with the contract initially signed on 19 August 2021, involving suppliers like Tracsis Traffic Data Ltd and Wallingford Hydrosolutions. This project is under the legal framework set by directive 32014L0025, utilizing a framework agreement as the procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure development. Companies specializing in environmental surveys, impact assessments, and rail development will find this framework beneficial for business growth. The involvement of multiple specialised suppliers like AECOM Limited and WSP UK Limited suggests that both large enterprises and SMEs can compete, provided they meet the quality and technical requirements critical for this rail infrastructure project. With a substantial budget increase and an extended timeline, this framework ensures long-term engagement and potential for collaborative innovation amongst diverse industry players.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental survey services framework

Notice Description

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Lot Information

LOT 1 Agriculture, Forestry & Soils Surveys

VII.1.4 Description of the procurement Provision of environmental survey services through a multi-lot framework agreement covering environmental disciplines required to support rail infrastructure development. The modification provides for: Extension of the framework term to 31 January 2027 Additional expenditure of approximately PS12.86 million The framework allowed for the exercise of a 1 plus 1 year extension beyond the initial term of 1 May 2021 to 1 May 2024. That temporal extension option was exercised.

Lot 2

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway.

BIODIVERSITY

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Cultural heritage

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Sound Noise and Vibration

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Traffic & Transport

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Water resources and floodrisk

The framework is to provide EWR Co. support in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Water framework directive

pport in completing the range of environmental surveys required to inform the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, licensing and permitting requirements and the design of the railway. The framework durations will be for an initial 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1 + 1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c584
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

71300000 - Engineering services

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71313420 - Environmental standards for construction

71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites

71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites

71352300 - Magnetometric surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

90731400 - Air pollution monitoring or measurement services

90742300 - Noise pollution monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,540,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
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
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Thomson Ecology Ltd

Wardell Armstrong LLP

AECOM

WSP UK Limited

Mott MacDonald

Black & Veatch Binnies UK Limited

Wessex Archaeology

he RSK Group

Cotswold Archaeology

RSK Group Ltd

Tracsis Traffic Data Limited

Wallingford Hydrosolutions Ltd

Further Information

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