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title: "Electricity Distributors Network Supplier Framework"
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# Electricity Distributors Network Supplier Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046b8b

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## Summary

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, a public body governed by UK law, has initiated a tender for the Electricity Distributors Network Supplier Framework. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and aims to support Network Rail's decarbonisation and energy efficiency programme to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The tender involves establishing a framework with electricity distributors network suppliers to deliver power upgrades across the UK railway infrastructure, focusing on sites requiring power capacity upgrades for EV vehicles, transitioning from gas to electric, and connecting renewables. The tender has a total value of £45 million and suppliers can register interest online for participation.

The Electricity Distributors Network Supplier Framework tender by Network Rail presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in power distribution, electrical systems design, and related services. Companies holding an OFGEM Licence to work on the UK electricity distribution system are best suited to compete for this framework agreement. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of June 24, 2024. Interested parties should visit the provided website for detailed submission instructions. This tender offers potential for long-term growth and collaboration with Network Rail as they work towards achieving their sustainability targets and enhancing their electricity distribution network infrastructure.

## Notice

Network Rail (NR) owns, operates and develops Britain's railway infrastructure. That is 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. We manage 20 of the UK's largest stations while all the others, over 2,500, are managed by the country's train operating companies. NR are undertaking a Decarbonisation/ Energy Efficiency Programme across a range of assets in all UK Regions. This project is part of the Decarbonisation Programme aimed at supporting NR to meet its targets for zero carbon emissions as part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy. The NR Targets * Net Zero by 2050 (2045 in Scotland) - Government declared Climate Emergency * 40% Carbon reduction in the next five years. To help meet these targets NR aim to set up a framework agreement with electricity distributors network suppliers. NR has a large portfolio of sites that will require various power capacity upgrades or connections to achieve its net zero targets. Feasibility studies are currently being carried out and various sites have been identified which may require an upgrade to accommodate the additional power requirements for charging EV vehicles, transition from gas use to electric or to enable the connection of renewables. Works will be procured on a site-by-site basis. Detailed documents indicating the extent of the Works, performance requirements and technical standards for each call off will be developed by NR Engineers. Our objective is to establish a framework with suppliers capable of delivering contestable works across the electricity distribution network for the delivery of power upgrades in line with NR project management governance, namely PACE phases 2-4 (delivery programme). Interested suppliers should register at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ and register an interest in pqq_3400 and itt_16662. Suppliers must register for both PQQ and ITT and respond to both.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Network Rail (NR) owns, operates and develops Britain's railway infrastructure. That is 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. We manage 20 of the UK's largest stations while all the others, over 2,500, are managed by the country's train operating companies. NR are undertaking a Decarbonisation/ Energy Efficiency Programme across a range of assets in all UK Regions. This project is part of the Decarbonisation Programme aimed at supporting NR to meet its targets for zero carbon emissions as part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy. The NR Targets * Net Zero by 2050 (2045 in Scotland) - Government declared Climate Emergency * 40% Carbon reduction in the next five years. To help meet these targets NR aim to set up a framework agreement with electricity distributors network suppliers. NR has a large portfolio of sites that will require various power capacity upgrades or connections to achieve its net zero targets. Feasibility studies are currently being carried out and various sites have been identified which may require an upgrade to accommodate the additional power requirements for charging EV vehicles, transition from gas use to electric or to enable the connection of renewables. Works will be procured on a site-by-site basis. Detailed documents indicating the extent of the Works, performance requirements and technical standards for each call off will be developed by NR Engineers. Our objective is to establish a framework with suppliers capable of delivering contestable works across the electricity distribution network for the delivery of power upgrades in line with NR project management governance, namely PACE phases 2-4 (delivery programme). Interested parties should register at https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/ and register an interest in pqq_3400 and itt_16662. Suppliers must register for both PQQ and ITT and respond to both. Additional information: Suppliers must hold an OFGEM Licence to work on the UK electricity distribution system.

Options: the framework will have the option to extend by three one year options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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