--- title: "Network Rail Eastern Midland Main Line Electrification Partnership Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033cc5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033cc5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033cc5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033cc5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2023-10-09" --- # Network Rail Eastern Midland Main Line Electrification Partnership Framework Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033cc5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033cc5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033cc5.json) ## Summary The Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has issued a tender for the "Network Rail Eastern Midland Main Line Electrification Partnership Framework." This procurement is part of the Midland Main Line Electrification Programme to extend electric operation on the Midlands Main Line to Nottingham and Sheffield. The framework covers four work disciplines split across various delivery lots, including Power & Distribution, Structures & Civils, OLE & Integration, and Signalling & Telecoms. The initial term of the framework is 5 years, extendable yearly for up to 5 years. Network Rail aims to achieve delivery targets and cost efficiencies through collective partnerships with suppliers. This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, electrical engineering, and railway infrastructure. Companies that can provide expertise in power distribution, civil engineering, overhead line equipment, signalling, and telecoms are well-suited to participate. The procurement method is selective, and interested parties should engage with Network Rail to understand the requirements and participate in the process. The submission deadline for this tender is December 1, 2023. ## Notice Network Rail (NR) intends to select suppliers to the Midland Main Line Electrification (MMLE) Partnership Framework for an initial term of 5 years with the option to extend in yearly increments up to a further 5 years. The MMLE programme will extend electric operation on the MML through to Nottingham and Sheffield. To help realise early electrification benefits, Route Section 1 (between Market Harborough to Wigston South) has been delivered separately from the remaining route sections as a continuation of the existing programme. The scope of this procurement is for the next stage of the electrification between Wigston and Nottingham out to Sheffield. One key MMLE objective is 'delivery on spend per single track kilometre (PS/STK) target'. The recently commissioned London to Corby electrification was delivered at a rate of PS3.7m per STK with the application of SPEED principles. The next stage of electrification is committed to achieving a rate of PS2.5m per STK through collective delivery of the MMLE objectives, using of the partnering arrangements. The Framework shall be split into the 4 work disciplines across the following delivery lots: Lot 1 - Power & Distribution; Lot 2 - Structures & Civils; Lot 3 - OLE & Integration; Lot 4 - Signalling & Telecoms. There will be 1 Partner plus up to 2 pre-qualified reserve suppliers appointed to Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4. Reserve suppliers have been included to achieve appropriate resilience in delivery and to ensure business contingency. It is intended that reserve suppliers are not awarded a framework in the first instance, but should a framework supplier become insolvent, fall below required performance levels or other such event, then a reserve supplier would be engaged. The detail of this process will be confirmed at the ITT stage of the procurement. Tenderers may bid for any number of lots, and be awarded on a maximum of 2 different lots. The Partnership Framework includes a performance-based incentive mechanism to achieve the target STK rate and other MMLE objectives, including health and safety, decarbonisation and social value. Partners will be incentivised both individually and collectively. There will be an opportunity to comment on the contractual documentation at the ITT stage of the procurement. NR will determine which, if any, changes should result in revisions to the Framework based on the objective merit of the proposed changes. The contractual documentation will not be subject to negotiation. Any negotiations will relate to the price element only. Participants will have an opportunity to update their tenders following negotiations. Please note, that the value ranges of each Lot and total estimated value included in this contract notice are indicative only. Despite the PS1.2 billion figure included in section II.1.5, NR currently has internal governance approval for a framework value of PS950 million (associated with the main elements of the MMLE works as currently envisaged). The higher value included in this contract notice is not an absolute cap but is indicative of the potential level to which the original budget could increase if additional works and services to that which is currently envisaged, are required. All values are estimates only, and the final values will depend on the precise works and services required to be delivered, the means of delivery, the way in which projects and project risks materialise, the actual rates of inflation up to completion of the programme, and other factors. As such, they are not guaranteed and do not act as a minimum or maximum work value for the programme nor a guarantee as to volume. ### Lot Information Lot N/A The Midland Main Line (MML) Electrification programme will enable the electric operation of the new bi-mode trains on the whole of the MML, from South Wigston - Sheffield (139km and 67 structures) by delivering works for the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) extension to Sheffield and Nottingham, route clearance to accommodate OLE extension, and increased power supply to support electric passenger services to Sheffield and Nottingham. Power & Distribution The project includes for wiring the existing route configuration and at the existing line speeds. The works described within this Lot are deemed to include all supporting activities required to deliver the works including but not limited to: * Site establishment * Delivery and storage of equipment (access, RRAPs where required) * Enabling works * De-vegetation * Surveys (intrusive or otherwise) * Road closures * Traffic management * Passenger Management * Managing specialist sub-contractors * Supporting integration of all works through to hand back * Working collaboratively with the client team, other interfacing contractors and projects, design consultants engaged by the client, rail industry partners and stakeholders. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10 year framework duration. Options: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years with an option, to extend in yearly increments up to a further 5 years. Structures & Civils The works described within this Lot are deemed to include all supporting activities required to deliver the works including: * Site establishment * Delivery and storage of equipment (access, RRAPs where required) * Enabling works * De-vegetation * Surveys (intrusive or otherwise) * Road closures * Traffic management * Passenger management * Managing specialist sub-contractors * Supporting integration of all works through to hand back * Working collaboratively with the Client team, other interfacing Contractors and projects, design consultants engaged by the Client, rail industry partners and stakeholders. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10 year framework duration. Options: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years with an option, to extend in yearly increments up to a further 5 years. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) The works described within this Lot are deemed to include all supporting activities required to deliver the works including but not limited to: * Site establishment * Delivery and storage of equipment (access, RRAPs where required) * Enabling works * De-vegetation * Surveys (intrusive or otherwise) * Road closures * Traffic management * Passenger Management * Managing specialist sub-contractors * Supporting integration of all works through to hand back * Working collaboratively with the client team, other interfacing Contractors and projects, design consultants engaged by the client, rail industry partners and stakeholders. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Options: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years with an option, to extend in yearly increments up to a further 5 years. Signalling & Telecoms The works described within this Lot are deemed to include all supporting activities required to deliver the works including but not limited to: * Site establishment * Delivery and storage of equipment (access, RRAPs where required) * Enabling works * De-vegetation * Surveys (intrusive or otherwise) * Road closures * Traffic management * Passenger Management * Managing specialist sub-contractors * Supporting integration of all works through to hand back * Working collaboratively with the client team, other interfacing Contractors and projects, design consultants engaged by the client, rail industry partners and stakeholders. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Options: The initial term of the framework will be 5 years with an option, to extend in yearly increments up to a further 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029689-2023 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,075,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Planned | | 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 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34942000 - Signalling equipment - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport - 45213321 - Railway station construction work - 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work - 45232210 - Overhead line construction - 45300000 - Building installation work - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2023 at 12:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029689-2023 - 6 Oct 2023 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029555-2023 - 23 May 2022 at 13:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013856-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.com - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57084 - https://www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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