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title: "Forth Bridge Experience - Visitor Reception Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0335ff"
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buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2022-05-10"
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# Forth Bridge Experience - Visitor Reception Hub

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0335ff

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Forth Bridge Experience - Visitor Reception Hub," which falls under the building construction industry category. The procurement process is in the active stage, with the tender period ending on 13th June 2022. The project is located adjacent to the Forth Bridge near South Queensferry, with an expected contract commencement date of 17th October 2022 and completion by 15th December 2023. The total estimated value of the project is £4,000,000, and it will be undertaken through a selective procurement method involving competitive negotiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in building design and construction works. Companies experienced in managing similar projects, such as visitor centres or public infrastructure enhancements, would be well-positioned to compete. The project includes various elements, such as road widening, new parking facilities, and landscaping, which could further attract contractors skilled in civil engineering and landscaping services.

## Notice

The scope of the works to be procured is the detailed design and build of a visitor reception hub adjacent to the Forth Bridge. The works are further described below:- 1 Hub Building - principally steel or timber frame with cladding, single storey. 2 Widen existing access road from Hawes brae into new reception hub. 3 New car parking. 4 New walkways from Dalmeny Station to the attraction and on to the foot of Hawes Brae. 5 Minor refurbishment of the existing "Forts" residence into back of house offices for the new operator. 6 Elements of woodland management and landscaping works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A single contract for the design and build of a visitor reception hub building. Expected to commence in Oct 2022 and conclude in Dec 2023.

Options: Additional scope. Network Rail may instruct additional scope via Employers Options. As part of the ITT Tenderers will be required to provide a rate only for these items. Option 1 - Stepped access forming replacement for existing "Jacob's Ladder" walk (Approx. PS250k) Option 2 - New bridge over cycle path; assumed pre-fabricated timber (Approx. PS10 - PS50k) Option 3 - Internal operator fitout as defined in Pricing schedule section 1.06.04 (Approx. PS250k - PS750k)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012130-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 15 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 10 May 2022 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012130-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkrail.co.uk
- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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