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title: "Scotland's Railway - Scotland Electrification Framework - Notice of upcoming procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0422cb"
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# Scotland's Railway - Scotland Electrification Framework - Notice of upcoming procurement

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0422cb

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## Summary

Scotland's Railway, represented by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, has initiated a tender process for the Scotland Electrification Framework. The procurement aims to engage contractors for railway construction works across Scotland, specifically focusing on Overhead Line Electrification, Traction Power, and associated design work. The tender is currently in the active stage and involves a significant estimated value of around £300 million. The deadline for submissions is set for February 12, 2024, with a second-stage invitation date of March 18, 2024.

This tender by Scotland's Railway presents compelling business growth opportunities for companies specializing in railway construction works, electrical infrastructure, and design services. Businesses capable of delivering Overhead Line Electrification, Traction Power solutions, and related design work are well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. The framework offers potential for long-term engagement with a maximum contract duration of 8 years, providing stability and growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Framework shall support the efficient, consistent development, delivery, entry into service and handback of electrification elements key to the delivery of the decarbonisation programme in Scotland. Scotland's Railway is running a procurement event that will engage four (4) contractors in the delivery of Overhead line electrification (Based on UK Master series), Traction Power, Power and Distribution, Ancillaries & Associated Design work, across Scotland. The procurement shall be awarded under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The initial estimate of the value of works currently intended to be awarded under the Framework is approximately PS300m over the effective period of the Framework. Scotland's Railway has provided for a total Framework value of PS450 million, taking into account emerging work, additional design and unplanned or emergency works which are yet to be identified but which may become necessary during the effective period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Work is indicatively spread across the below two programmes: Aberdeen Route Upgrade Electrification PS250-300m Electrical Safety Development PS50-60m

Options: This Framework Agreement may be extended by 3 years to a maximum duration of 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036581-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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
- 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 17:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036581-2023
- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036233-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

## Provenance

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