--- title: "Rail Skills Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2023-06-23" --- # Rail Skills Training Framework Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ef4c.json) ## Summary Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has recently concluded the Rail Skills Training Framework procurement process. The framework covers training services in various regions across the UK, focusing on key areas like first aid, lineside management, signalling, track safety, and health & safety. The procurement stage was marked as "complete," with a competitive procedure with negotiation used. The deadline for submissions was on 23rd June 2023. For businesses in the staff training services industry, this tender offers opportunities to deliver essential rail skills training services to Network Rail employees nationally. Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is the buying organisation that led the Rail Skills Training Framework procurement. The tender aimed to address specific training needs for Network Rail employees in multiple regions. The procurement method employed was selective, and the framework agreement allowed for strategic partnerships with suppliers. Business users interested in providing staff training services related to rail maintenance and safety should explore potential partnerships with Network Rail to enhance their business growth. ## Notice Network Rail is currently delivering Rail Skills Training from training centres nationwide as well as from depots and DU's, and external sites. In line with the recent regionalisation of the railways, Network Rail is also moving to a regional delivery model for Rail Skills training. The five regions of Network Rail are: Eastern Region North West & Central Scotland's Railway Southern Wales & Western The eight lots to which training will be required for are: - Lot 1: First Aid & Manual Handling Lot 2: Lineside Management Lot 3: Rail Plant Lot 4: SMTH/Signalling Lot 5: Track Safety Lot 6: Transportable, Portable Mobile Plant Lot 7: Working at Heights Lot 8: Health, Safety & Sustainability ### Lot Information Lot 1 Network Rail is seeking to put in place a framework for the delivery of Rail Skills training. Rail skills are those required to enable our staff to work on and around Network Rail's live infrastructure. We envisage that the Contract could be split into a variety of Lots by specific skill set and may be awarded to multiple suppliers per Lot or just one Master Vendor. The types of training envisaged to be included in the Framework are likely to fall into 7 areas. Additional information: Please follow this link for full information and instructions https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52560 First Aid and Manual Handling To deliver a range of First Aid and Manual Handling training services (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992 Lineside/Vegetation Management Delivery of a range of Lineside and Vegetation Management Training, to include: - Aerial tree activities - Chainsaw competency courses - Equipment and machinery - Felling and processing trees - Woodland and forestry management - Ground-based tree work - Refresher training (as advocated by the HSE) Please refer to the scope for the full list of courses. Rail Plant To deliver a range of Rail Plant training services (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees. Trainers should have a thorough understanding of the Rail Industry Standard for Technical Requirements for On Track Plant and their Associated Equipment and Trolleys SMTH/Signalling Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees for attainment of critical signal engineering competencies to enable effective maintenance on the railway. Track Safety Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees for attainment of critical track safety competencies to enable effective maintenance on the railway. Transportable, Portable and Mobile Plant (PTMP) Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees for attainment of critical On-Track Plant and Machine/Crane Controller competencies to enable effective maintenance on the railway. Working at Height Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees in compliance with Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR). Health, Safety & Sustainability Deliver a range of Health, Safety & Sustainability training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees to meet customer needs . Lot 1: First Aid & manual Handling To deliver a range of First Aid and Manual Handling training services (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992 Lineside/Vegetation Management Delivery of a range of Lineside and Vegetation Management Training, to include: - Aerial tree activities - Chainsaw competency courses - Equipment and machinery - Felling and processing trees - Woodland and forestry management - Ground-based tree work - Refresher training (as advocated by the HSE) Lot 4 SMTH/Signalling Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees for attainment of critical signal engineering competencies to enable effective maintenance on the railway. Lot 5 Track Safety Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees for attainment of critical track safety competencies to enable effective maintenance on the railway. Lot 6 Transportable, Portable and Mobile Plant (PTMP) Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees for attainment of critical On-Track Plant and Machine/Crane Controller competencies to enable effective maintenance on the railway. Lot 7 Working at Height (WAH) Deliver a range of training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees in compliance with Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR). Lot 8 Health, Safety & Sustainability Deliver a range of Health, Safety & Sustainability training courses (please refer to the scope for the full list of courses) to NR employees to meet customer needs . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017979-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | 24 Jan 2022 | | Award date | 25 May 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £78,527,806 | | Lots value | £78,527,832 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £75,076,571 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | INTERTRAIN; KIELDER NEWPORT WEST; MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES T/A MORSON INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 03400000 - Forestry and logging products - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2023 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017979-2023 - 24 Mar 2022 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007966-2022 - 22 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026591-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.morson.com - http://www.networkrail.co.uk - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52560 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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