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14 Jul 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The buyer, NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED, is in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "NWC/23-24/268 - Civils Assessment - Tender Notice (UK04)" under the industry category of civil engineering consultancy services. The services required include various levels of civil assessments, from simple desktop studies to more detailed examinations. The procurement process, which uses an open, competitive flexible procedure, is specifically within the utilities realm and involves participation under the GPA and CPTPP regulations. The procurement is valued at GBP 42,100,000 net. This opportunity is available across several regions including the United Kingdom, Czechia, and Ireland. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 20th August 2026 and the award period concluding on 15th February 2027. The services are to be performed between March 2027 and February 2031, with potential extensions not surpassing February 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy. With a gross value of GBP 50,520,000, the contract provides substantial market engagement for entities registered with RISQs under specific codes for bridge assessment services. The framework agreement, permitting a maximum of three suppliers, opens doors for competition, where only those meeting strict standards and achieving high scores during the pre-selection questionnaire (PSQ) will move to the invitation to tender (ITT) stage. SMEs and large enterprises with expertise in civil engineering can gain an advantageous position by aligning their technical and commercial capabilities to the procurement's quality and price criteria, respectively. This contract facilitates long-term planning and sustained business operations due to the framework's structured renewal mechanism and set procurement regulations.

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Notice Title

NWC/23-24/268 - Civils Assessment - Tender Notice (UK04)

Notice Description

The Civils Assessment Framework requires the Consultant to complete Level 0.5 - Level 3 assessments, varying from desktop studies to more detailed examinations. The Consultant when necessary, shall identify to the Client any enabling works that need to be carried out to allow the Consultant to complete the required examinations. The Client shall arrange the enabling work, which shall be carried out by a third party. There are no works required in providing this Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are allowable for 2 + 2 years subject to sufficient funds being available, and shall not extend past 28/02/2035.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066249-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£42,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£42,100,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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