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title: "London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032628"
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# London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON — RAIL FOR LONDON LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032628

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## Summary

The London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework, initiated by Transport for London (TfL), is a completed public procurement process aimed at enhancing the railway infrastructure within Greater London. This procurement falls under the utilities contracts regulations, employing a selective method through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The framework includes two lots: Lot 1.1, focused on minor improvements for projects valued up to £4 million, and Lot 1.2, which covers major improvements for projects exceeding £4 million. The purchasing process concluded with contract awards on 22 March 2022, and awarded contractors include MTR Corporation (UK) Limited and Balfour Beatty Rail Limited, among others.

This framework presents significant opportunities for construction and engineering firms, particularly those with expertise in railway infrastructure projects, including civil engineering, electrical installations, and telecommunications. Companies skilled in multidisciplinary design, project execution, and maintenance are particularly suited for this tender. The structure of the framework allows for collaboration across various TfL Group companies, fostering potential partnerships and expansion in the rail service sector, which is crucial for urban mobility and infrastructural resilience in London.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notification for the award of the London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework. The Framework is designed to deliver major and minor infrastructure improvement works on Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail Managed Infrastructure (NRMI). The Framework is made up of two lots, Lot 1.1 for Minor Infrastructure Improvement works and Lot 1.2 for Major Infrastructure Improvement works This framework will be Rail for London Ltd (Part of the TfL Group of Companies and made up of London Overground, Trams and DLR) primary means of undertaking infrastructure improvement works for the term of the framework agreement. While primarily for Rail for London Ltd this framework can be utilised all TfL Group Companies including London Underground Limited and Crossrail for railway infrastructure improvement works.

### Lot Information

Minor Infrastructure Improvement

Lot 1.1: Minor infrastructure improvement for works valued between GBP 0 - GBP 4,000,000.00 The successful 3 economic operators awarded a framework agreement for this lot have the capability to design, procure, install/modify, execute, test and commission and handover into maintenance the following packages of works/services identified below: Design: The successful economic operators have the capability to provide multidisciplinary designs throughout the life cycle of a project. This will include (but is not limited to) fulfilling early design development including feasibility, option selection and single option development and detailed design. Works: Civil and premises -- including modification of existing railway stations, route wide civils structures, Station platforms, Railway depots, ancillary buildings. Works: Telecommunications -- line-side and railway control systems, radio systems, antenna's, information and security systems, CCTV, access control, PA systems, customer information systems, public help point systems, passenger emergency points, telephone systems, data networks and Scada systems. Works: Fire detection and prevention systems -- Fire detection, warning systems and integration into new and/ or existing systems, fire suppression systems, smoke ventilation systems, fire separation, compartmentalisation and structural fire protection, fire safety management controls. Works: Low voltage mechanical, electrical and power installations/renewal for railway stations, station platforms, railway depots and ancillary buildings. Works: High voltage mechanical, electrical and traction power (Track) including points and conductor rail heating systems, high voltage transformers, rectifiers and HV cabling, UPS, line side lighting, earthing and bonding, EMC verification, signalling power supply. Works: Overhead line equipment (OHLE) and direct current (DC) -- including design, installation and commissioning of OHLE and DC systems. Works: Signalling -- including installation of TPWS systems, signalling commission systems, line side indicators, signalling control systems. Works: Track -- the installation of track on all TfL infrastructure (i.e. heavy rail, light rail and trams). Works: Station lifts and escalators -- including design, Installation, modification and commissioning and asset hand back.

Options: The duration of the framework agreement shall be 7 years. The initial term of the framework will be 5 years which can be extended at the discretion of TfL by a further 2 years in 12 month intervals.

Major Infrastructure Improvement

Lot 1.2: Major infrastructure improvement for works valued above GBP 4,000,000.00 The successful 3 economic operators awarded a framework agreement for this lot have the capability to design, procure, install/modify, execute, test and commission and handover into maintenance the following packages of works/services identified below: Design: The successful economic operators have the capability to provide multidisciplinary designs throughout the life cycle of a project. This will include (but is not limited to) fulfilling early design development including feasibility, option selection and single option development and detailed design. Works: Civil and premises -- including modification of existing railway stations, route wide civils structures, Station platforms, Railway depots, ancillary buildings. Works: Telecommunications -- line-side and railway control systems, radio systems, antenna's, information and security systems, CCTV, access control, PA systems, customer information systems, public help point systems, passenger emergency points, telephone systems, data networks and Scada systems. Works: Fire detection and prevention systems -- Fire detection, warning systems and integration into new and/ or existing systems, fire suppression systems, smoke ventilation systems, fire separation, compartmentalisation and structural fire protection, fire safety management controls. Works: Low voltage mechanical, electrical and power installations/renewal for railway stations, station platforms, railway depots and ancillary buildings. Works: High voltage mechanical, electrical and traction power (Track) including points and conductor rail heating systems, high voltage transformers, rectifiers and HV cabling, UPS, line side lighting, earthing and bonding, EMC verification, signalling power supply. Works: Overhead line equipment (OHLE) and direct current (DC) -- including design, installation and commissioning of OHLE and DC systems. Works: Signalling -- including installation of TPWS systems, signalling commission systems, line side indicators, signalling control systems. Works: Track -- the installation of track on all TfL infrastructure (i.e. heavy rail, light rail and trams). Works: Station lifts and escalators -- including design, Installation, modification and commissioning and asset hand back.

Options: The duration of the framework agreement shall be 7 years. The initial term of the framework will be 5 years which can be extended at the discretion of TfL by a further 2 years in 12 month intervals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008078-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON — RAIL FOR LONDON LTD |
| Locality | ENDEAVOUR SQUARE |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL; DYER AND BUTLER; MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE; MTR CORPORATION (UK; OSBORNE INFRASTRUCTURE; VOLKER FITZPATRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
- 45213321 - Railway station construction work
- 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234112 - Railway depot construction work
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71353200 - Dimensional surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 07:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008078-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:236241-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://tfl.gov.uk

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