NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Wales & Western: Civils Delivery Contract EOI
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Network Rail intends to establish a multi-lot framework for the delivery of geotechnical and civil engineering works across the Wales and Western Region.
The framework will primarily support rock cutting remediation, earthwork drainage improvements, and burrowing management activities, delivered through a design-and-build approach.
Suppliers will undertake investigation, design, construction, and handback activities, acting as Principal Contractor, and where applicable, Principal Designer The Framework is divided into the following Lots: • Lot 1 – Wales: Rock Cutting & Drainage • Lot 2 – Western Rock Cutting and Drainage Bidders may submit a tender for both Lot 1 or Lot 2; however, no bidder may be awarded more than one Lot under this Framework Agreement The framework shall be delivered through a 3 year with a +1+1 option to extend.
Based off the current indicative work bank the estimated contract value for Lot 1 is £40.8 million; Lot 2 is £36.8million. .
Where projects are at an early stage of development, Network Rail may instruct suppliers to undertake surveys, investigations, feasibility studies, outline design and detailed design services.
Following completion of these activities, the appointment to undertake surveys or design activities does not guarantee award of subsequent construction works.
Where an outline scope or performance requirement has already been established, Network Rail may instruct Suppliers on a Design and Build basis.
In these circumstances, the Supplier shall be responsible for completing the design and delivering the construction works in accordance with the agreed scope and contractual requirements.
Where suitable designs already exist, including schemes previously developed under the Intelligent Client model, Network Rail may issue build-only instructions under the Framework Complex and Bespoke Schemes - Mini Completion Where a scheme is of a complex, bespoke or specialist nature and cannot reasonably be priced using the Schedule of Rates, Network Rail reserves the right to seek a standalone price from one or more Framework Suppliers or undertake a further competition between Framework Suppliers, where this is considered necessary to demonstrate value for money and achieve the optimal delivery outcome.
Route to Market Following RISQS becoming a Dynamic Market from 1 April 2026, Network Rail intends to invite all suppliers registered on RISQS and holding the relevant category codes listed within this notice to participate in the procurement process.
T Eligibility Requirements: .
Must be registered onto RISQS and hold all the codes: Code Service Activity Classification Path C.C.3.4.8.6 Earthworks Drainage / Design Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.6 Earthworks Drainage / Dispose Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.6 Earthworks Drainage / Maintain Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.6 Earthworks Drainage / Install Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.6 Earthworks Drainage / Modify Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.7 Rock Netting / Design Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.7 Rock Netting / Dispose Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.7 Rock Netting / Maintain Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.7 Rock Netting / Install Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.7 Rock Netting / Modify Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.8 Rock Scaling / Design Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.8 Rock Scaling / Dispose Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.8 Rock Scaling / Maintain Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.8 Rock Scaling / Install Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks C.C.3.4.8.8 Rock Scaling / Modify Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks .
Holding a valid Network Rail Principal Contractor Licence is a mandatory condition of participation in this procurement.
To be invited to tender, suppliers must hold the licence at the date of the Participation Stage Questionnaire (PSQ) invitation.
Suppliers that do not hold a valid Principal Contractor Licence at that time will not be invited to participate further in the procurement process.
This requirement is necessary due to the safety-critical nature of the works and the need to demonstrate the capability to undertake the Principal Contractor role within the operational railway environment from the outset of the contract.
What the notice asks for
The framework will primarily support rock cutting
The framework will primarily support rock cutting remediation, earthwork drainage improvements, and burrowing management activities, delivered through a design-and-build approach.
The framework shall be delivered through
The framework shall be delivered through a 3 year with a +1+1 option to extend.
In these circumstances, the Supplier shall
In these circumstances, the Supplier shall be responsible for completing the design and delivering the construction works in accordance with the agreed scope and contractual requirements.
Must be registered onto RISQS and hold
Must be registered onto RISQS and hold all the codes:.
C.C.3.4.8.6 Earthworks Drainage / Design Infrastructure >
C.C.3.4.8.6 Earthworks Drainage / Design Infrastructure > Structures and Earthworks > Structural Services > Infrastructure Support > Earthworks.
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What this notice demands of you
1 named in obligation language, 2 mentioned. Each one is quoted from the notice.
Must be registered onto RISQS and hold all the codes:
Suppliers will undertake investigation, design, construction, and handback activities, acting as Principal Contractor, and where applicable, Principal Designer
however, no bidder may be awarded more than one Lot under this Framework Agreement
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