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title: "CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework Preliminary Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a444"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED"
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# CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework Preliminary Market Engagement

Buyer: EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a444

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## Summary

East West Rail Company Limited, a public authority under central government, is currently in the planning phase for a significant procurement initiative titled "CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework Preliminary Market Engagement." This procurement aims to facilitate a multi-lot Programme Support Works Framework encompassing various enabling, survey, and early-stage construction works central to the East West Rail programme. The primary location for these works is in Milton Keynes, UK, with an estimated total contract value of up to £500 million over an eight-year span, potentially extending to 2035. This procurement will proceed using a Competitive Flexible Procedure as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023, with an upcoming notice date set for 1st September 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses, particularly SMEs and Tier 2/3 suppliers, with the framework designed to encourage market specialisation. Scheduled to start in January 2028, the contract covers diverse services, including construction management, environmental planning, and archaeological services. It offers a platform for businesses in these fields to secure long-term work and gain experience in a large-scale infrastructure project, which could lead to further opportunities within the rail and construction sectors. As such, firms with expertise in ground investigation, environmental mitigation, or early site establishment works are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

East West Railway Company intends to procure a multi-lot Programme Support Works Framework to deliver a range of enabling, survey and early-stage works in support of the East West Rail programme. The detail provided is indicative information only and subject to governance and funding. The framework will provide a coordinated mechanism for the delivery of works required to prepare the route ahead of main construction. These activities are expected to include (but are not limited to): *Ground investigation and site surveys *Environmental mitigation and ecological works *Utilities surveys and diversions *Archaeological investigations and mitigation *Early site establishment works (e.g. compounds, access routes, haul roads) The purpose of the framework is to accelerate programme readiness, reduce delivery risk, and enable efficient mobilisation of future main works. The estimated value is upto PS500m ex VAT (subject to change) which is spread across all lots over a period of 8 years. The duration will be structured as a 4 year core term with the following optional extentions- 2 years, 1 year and a further 1 year (4+2+1+1). The framework lots are aligned to market specialisms to encourage participation by SMEs and Tier 2/3 suppliers with multiple suppliers awarded to each lot other than Lot 0 which will be awarded to one single supplier: Lot 0- Principle Contractor/Integrator Lot 1- Historic Environment Lot 2- Ground Investigation & Monitoring Lot 3- Environmental & Ecological Surveys Lot 4- Environmental & Ecological Works Lot 5- Enabling Works The procurement is expected to be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 using a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising: Stage 1: Conditions of Participation (supplier selection / shortlisting) Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (evaluation based on Most Advantageous Tender) Evaluation will include consideration of: *Quality *Price *Social value The framework will use NEC4 contracting arrangements with call offs utilitising the appropriate form (ECC, PSC, ECSC, PCSC) and pricing options (A, C and E) depending on the scope and risk profile.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049029-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | ARCADIS LLP |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 15:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049029-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049029-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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