--- title: "Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031f21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031f21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031f21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031f21.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-08" --- # Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031f21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031f21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031f21.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Medway Council as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for the project titled "Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages." This initiative is classified under the construction works category, focusing on enhancements to the freight railway servicing the Hoo Peninsula area in Kent, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement is anticipated to result in significant rail improvements, with initial works set to begin procurement in June 2022 and on-site activities projected to commence in October 2022. The overall project is valued at £48 million, and key future procurement phases are linked to the rail main works beginning in January 2024. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and related services, particularly those with expertise in railway projects and infrastructure upgrades. Firms that can navigate the requirements for working on Network Rail property and demonstrate capabilities in environmental protection and vegetation clearance will be particularly well-equipped to compete for contracts valued at approximately £6.5 million for advanced works and £41 million for the main railway works. Engaging in this project could enable companies to expand their portfolios, establish connections with local authorities, and contribute to vital public infrastructure within the region. ## Notice BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The works are located on the Hoo Peninsular. The Hoo peninsula is situated in Kent to the east of Gravesend and to the north of Chatham. As part of a Housing Infrastructure Funding Grant, Medway Council are upgrading the current freight only railway. The existing Network Rail line through the Hoo Peninsula is called the Grain Branch line which connects the North Kent Line at Hoo Junction to the Isle of Grain. The line was closed to passenger services in 1968 and is now a freight only railway, with no stations remaining. The 19km long line is a single, bi-directional line serving freight trains that use the Isle of Grain docks (Thamesport) and Cliffe sidings. The existing line will require enhancements to enable the required passenger services to operate while maintaining freight services. The new rail service will enable passengers to travel from a new station near Sharnal Street to the main line and on to London via connecting services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, London Bridge, and London St Pancras International. 1/ Rail Enabling Works Procurement - June 2022 Start on Site - October 2022 Duration - 12/16 Weeks Approx. Value PS700,000 Scope - 1A Site and vegetation clearance along the rail corridor, around rail loop location and at proposed Sharnal Street location. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) 1B Utility Diversions. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required) 1C Environmental Protection and Mitigations. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required) 2/ Rail Advanced Works (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) Procurement - January 2023 Start on Site - July 2023 Duration - 26/30 Weeks Approx. Value PS6,500,000 Scope - 2A Embankment Widening to facilitate the addition of a Rail Loop, Installation/Repair of Track Drainage, Bridge Deck Replacement. 2B Signalling Cliffe to Grainport. Signalling Panel Update. 2C Track Remedial Works. 2D Installation of DNO Power Supply, FSP/PSP Signalling Power Supply, Installation of Charging Facilities at Sharnal Street Station. 3/ Rail Main Works Procurement - January 2024 Start on Site - July 2024 Duration - 64 Weeks Approx. Value - PS41,000,000 Scope - 3A Level Crossing Works, Main Line Signalling, Main Line Crossover, Installation of Track Loop, Signal Installation Hoo Junction to Sharnal Street Station. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) 3B Construction of Sharnal Street Station to include, Station Building , Platform, Carpark, Access Road, together with associated drainage and earthworks and Hard and Soft Landscaping (Approval to Work on Network Rail may be required) ### Lot Information Lot 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The works are located on the Hoo Peninsular. The Hoo peninsula is situated in Kent to the east of Gravesend and to the north of Chatham. As part of a Housing Infrastructure Funding Grant, Medway Council are upgrading the current freight only railway. The existing Network Rail line through the Hoo Peninsula is called the Grain Branch line which connects the North Kent Line at Hoo Junction to the Isle of Grain. The line was closed to passenger services in 1968 and is now a freight only railway, with no stations remaining. The 19km long line is a single, bi-directional line serving freight trains that use the Isle of Grain docks (Thamesport) and Cliffe sidings. The existing line will require enhancements to enable the required passenger services to operate while maintaining freight services. The new rail service will enable passengers to travel from a new station near Sharnal Street to the main line and on to London via connecting services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, London Bridge, and London St Pancras International. 1/ Rail Enabling Works Procurement - June 2022 Start on Site - October 2022 Duration - 12/16 Weeks Approx. Value PS700,000 Scope - 1A Site and vegetation clearance along the rail corridor, around rail loop location and at proposed Sharnal Street location. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) 1B Utility Diversions. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required) 1C Environmental Protection and Mitigations. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required) 2/ Rail Advanced Works (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) Procurement - January 2023 Start on Site - July 2023 Duration - 26/30 Weeks Approx. Value PS6,500,000 Scope - 2A Embankment Widening to facilitate the addition of a Rail Loop, Installation/Repair of Track Drainage, Bridge Deck Replacement. 2B Signalling Cliffe to Grainport. Signalling Panel Update. 2C Track Remedial Works. 2D Installation of DNO Power Supply, FSP/PSP Signalling Power Supply, Installation of Charging Facilities at Sharnal Street Station. 3/ Rail Main Works Procurement - January 2024 Start on Site - July 2024 Duration - 64 Weeks Approx. Value - PS41,000,000 Scope - 3A Level Crossing Works, Main Line Signalling, Main Line Crossover, Installation of Track Loop, Signal Installation Hoo Junction to Sharnal Street Station. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required) 3B Construction of Sharnal Street Station to include, Station Building , Platform, Carpark, Access Road, together with associated drainage and earthworks and Hard and Soft Landscaping (Approval to Work on Network Rail may be required) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006280-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 8 Mar 2022 at 11:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006280-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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