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Fire Assurance Framework

Northern Trains Limited

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Planning

19 Oct 2026 at 16:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited plans a Fire Assurance Framework for fire safety and compliance across its station portfolio in the North East, Yorkshire and the North West. It is intended to provide specialist professional services and remedial works. Professional services include checking building-regulations compliance, reviewing fire strategies and contractor packages, carrying out fire risk assessments, reviewing evacuation plans and advising on fire safety management. Remedial works include reinstating fire doors, installing fire compartmentation and fire stopping, and installing or upgrading emergency lighting and fire alarm systems. The framework is intended to support both programme-level and project-level work packages, with services matched to the varied technical requirements of railway stations. The main category is fire safety assessment and construction-related fire works.

This is at the planning stage: Northern Trains has stated an intention to procure, but there is no invitation to tender yet and no commitment that a procurement will proceed. The buyer plans two specialist lots: professional services and remedial works. The proposed contract period runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a possible extension to 31 March 2032. The stated estimated value is £1.5 million excluding VAT (£1.8 million including VAT). Northern Trains planned a virtual pre-market engagement session for 26 October 2026, covering scope, technical requirements, anticipated lotting, procurement approach and timelines. It also sought feedback on the contracting model, call-off arrangements, pricing and commercial terms; follow-up meetings may be offered at its discretion.

The professional-services lot is suited to fire engineering and fire-safety consultancies with experience of railway stations, building regulations and relevant fire standards. Suppliers would need to be able to undertake fire risk assessments, scrutinise strategies and contractor proposals, peer-review evacuation plans, advise on compliance and recommend suitable management, training and inspection arrangements. The work may involve station visits during construction and attendance at fire-strategy consultations. The remedial-works lot suits contractors able to deliver fire-door reinstatement, compartmentation, fire stopping, emergency lighting and fire alarm installation or upgrades. Northern Trains is seeking suppliers whose capabilities align with technically varied station environments, and expects collaborative, long-term relationships supported by strong governance and effective contract management. Participation in early market engagement is voluntary and does not affect eligibility for the later procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Assurance Framework

Notice Description

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) intends to establish a Fire Assurance Framework to support Northern Trains Limited (NTL) in delivering fire safety and compliance activities across its station portfolio. The framework will provide access to specialist services, including Fire Risk Assessments, Evacuation Plans, and associated fire remedial works where necessary. The Framework will be structured across two specialist lots to ensure the appropriate alignment of Supplier/Contractor capability with the diverse and technically complex requirements of station environments. The proposed lots are as follows: LOT 1 Professional Services Advising whether the stations Northern are responsible for complying with the functional requirements of Building Regulations. Identifying recommendations for Northern to enable compliance with any relevant legislation and the functional requirements of Building Regulations. Reviewing and commenting on the Fire Strategy document issued to Northern, supporting new stations / AfA schemes against building regulations and relevant fire standards for rail stations. Highlighting any risks that the Fire Strategy documentation may pose to Northern as the designated SFO. Identifying recommendations for Northern in response to risks identified. Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs). Reviewing relevant packages issued by the contractors' team against compliance with the station fire strategy. Peer reviewing of emergency evacuation plans and FRAs, developed by Northern or other parties. Reviewing and endorsing of documentation already produced such as Probabilistic Fire Risk Assessments. Proposing fire safety management arrangements including staff training, inspection, and review requirements. Attending at least one site visit per station to get familiar with the station layout and facilities during the construction phase, where applicable. Attending fire strategy consultation meetings on behalf of Northern. LOT 2 Remedial Works Reinstating fire doors: Ensuring that fire doors are properly installed and functioning, preventing fire spread. Fire compartmentation: Implementing fire compartmentation systems to separate different areas of a building to limit the spread of fire. Fire stopping: Installing fire stopping materials to seal gaps between combustible materials and prevent the spread of fire. Emergency lighting: Installing emergency lighting systems to ensure that escape routes areas are visible in case of a fire. Fire alarm systems: Upgrading or installing fire alarm systems to detect and alert occupants to potential fire hazards. The Framework is designed to facilitate the call-off of works packages on both a programme and project basis, providing flexibility, scalability, and value for money. NTL is seeking to establish collaborative, long-term relationships with Framework Contractors, underpinned by strong governance, effective contract management, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes across its works infrastructure portfolio. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Construction-work./D2WCGEM222 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D2WCGEM222

Planning Information

Northern Trains Limited ("NTL") is seeking to undertake early market engagement with suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers in advance of a forthcoming procurement to establish a Fire Assurance Framework. The proposed framework will support Northern Trains Limited (NTL) in delivering fire safety and compliance activities across its station portfolio. The framework will provide access to specialist services, including Fire Risk Assessments, Evacuation Plans, and associated fire remedial works where necessary. NTL invites interested Suppliers to attend a virtual Pre-Market Engagement session, which will be held on: 26th October 2026 at 11:00am via Microsoft Teams The session will include a presentation delivered by the Project and Procurement Teams, outlining the strategic objectives of the Framework, the anticipated scope of works, and the proposed procurement approach. The session will provide insight into the following areas: -Overview of the Fire Assurance Framework. -Scope of works and technical requirements. -Anticipated lotting structure. -Procurement route, timelines, and key milestones NTL is also seeking feedback from the market to help inform the development of the procurement strategy, including: -Proposed contracting model (e.g. framework structure, call-off -mechanisms) -Pricing approaches and cost management mechanisms -Commercial terms NTL may also invite Suppliers to participate in one-to-one follow-up meetings, which are expected to take place shortly after the session. Selection for these sessions will be at NTL's sole discretion. This pre-market engagement is being undertaken to inform NTL's approach and does not constitute a commitment to commence a procurement process. To express interest in attending the Pre-Market Engagement session, please email: simon.jackson2@northernrailway.co.uk Please include your organisation's name, contact details and the name of attendees. A calendar invitation with joining details will follow. Suppliers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this preliminary market engagement exercise and that if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from the subsequent related procurement process. Engaging Suppliers will not receive preferential treatment in any procurement tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078b25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098656-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

45000000 - Construction work

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Trains Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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