---
title: "Scotland's Railway - Scotland Electrification Framework - Notice of upcoming procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041da1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD"
published: "2023-11-29"
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# Scotland's Railway - Scotland Electrification Framework - Notice of upcoming procurement

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041da1

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Scotland Electrification Framework by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd involves the planned procurement of electrification works and associated design for Scotland's Railway. The framework agreement is expected to have a value of approximately £250 million over 5-8 years, with works including overhead line electrification, traction power, and associated design. Network Rail plans to publish a Contract Notice and start the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) process in December 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the railway construction industry to participate in delivering electrification works in Scotland. Companies specialising in railway construction, engineering design services, and related infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses with experience in overhead power lines, construction work for pipelines and power lines, ancillary works for pipelines, and engineering design services are encouraged to engage with Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd for potential contract opportunities.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement for the delivery of electrification works and associated design across Scotland's Railway.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail intend to procure a Framework Agreement to run for a duration of 5 - 8 years, with the agreement commencing August 2024. The framework will have an indicative value of PS250m through its life awarded to a single contractor. Anticipated works includes but is not limited to: Overhead Line Electrification Traction Power Power and Distribution Associated Ancillaries Associated Design Additional information: This PIN is to give the market advance notice of an upcoming procurement event for the aforementioned Framework Agreement. NR expect to publish a Contract Notice and commence the PQQ week commencing 4th December 2023. A supply chain engagement session will be held and this is expected to take place week commencing 11th December 2023.Further details will be provided with the PQQ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035198-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31321100 - Overhead power lines
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 12:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035198-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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