Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Medway Council
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
Contact
Mr Nigel Ford
Telephone
+44 1634332088
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ41 - Medway
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Prior Information Notice - HIF Rail Works Packages
Reference number
DN601357
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The works are located on the Hoo Peninsular. The Hoo peninsula is situated in Kent to the east of Gravesend and to the north of Chatham. As part of a Housing Infrastructure Funding Grant, Medway Council are upgrading the current freight only railway.
The existing Network Rail line through the Hoo Peninsula is called the Grain Branch line which connects the North Kent Line at Hoo Junction to the Isle of Grain. The line was closed to passenger services in 1968 and is now a freight only railway, with no stations remaining. The 19km long line is a single, bi-directional line serving freight trains that use the Isle of Grain docks (Thamesport) and Cliffe sidings. The existing line will require enhancements to enable the required passenger services to operate while maintaining freight services.
The new rail service will enable passengers to travel from a new station near Sharnal Street to the main line and on to London via connecting services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, London Bridge, and London St Pancras International.
1/ Rail Enabling Works
Procurement - June 2022
Start on Site – October 2022
Duration – 12/16 Weeks
Approx. Value £700,000
Scope –
1A Site and vegetation clearance along the rail corridor, around rail loop location and at proposed Sharnal Street location. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required)
1B Utility Diversions. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required)
1C Environmental Protection and Mitigations. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required)
2/ Rail Advanced Works (Approval to Work on Network Rail required)
Procurement – January 2023
Start on Site – July 2023
Duration – 26/30 Weeks
Approx. Value £6,500,000
Scope –
2A Embankment Widening to facilitate the addition of a Rail Loop, Installation/Repair of Track Drainage, Bridge Deck Replacement.
2B Signalling Cliffe to Grainport. Signalling Panel Update.
2C Track Remedial Works.
2D Installation of DNO Power Supply, FSP/PSP Signalling Power Supply, Installation of Charging Facilities at Sharnal Street Station.
3/ Rail Main Works
Procurement – January 2024
Start on Site – July 2024
Duration – 64 Weeks
Approx. Value - £41,000,000
Scope –
3A Level Crossing Works, Main Line Signalling, Main Line Crossover, Installation of Track Loop, Signal Installation Hoo Junction to Sharnal Street Station. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required)
3B Construction of Sharnal Street Station to include, Station Building , Platform, Carpark, Access Road, together with associated drainage and earthworks and Hard and Soft Landscaping (Approval to Work on Network Rail may be required)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £48,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ41 - Medway
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
The works are located on the Hoo Peninsular. The Hoo peninsula is situated in Kent to the east of Gravesend and to the north of Chatham. As part of a Housing Infrastructure Funding Grant, Medway Council are upgrading the current freight only railway.
The existing Network Rail line through the Hoo Peninsula is called the Grain Branch line which connects the North Kent Line at Hoo Junction to the Isle of Grain. The line was closed to passenger services in 1968 and is now a freight only railway, with no stations remaining. The 19km long line is a single, bi-directional line serving freight trains that use the Isle of Grain docks (Thamesport) and Cliffe sidings. The existing line will require enhancements to enable the required passenger services to operate while maintaining freight services.
The new rail service will enable passengers to travel from a new station near Sharnal Street to the main line and on to London via connecting services to London Charing Cross, London Victoria, London Bridge, and London St Pancras International.
1/ Rail Enabling Works
Procurement - June 2022
Start on Site – October 2022
Duration – 12/16 Weeks
Approx. Value £700,000
Scope –
1A Site and vegetation clearance along the rail corridor, around rail loop location and at proposed Sharnal Street location. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required)
1B Utility Diversions. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required)
1C Environmental Protection and Mitigations. (Approval to Work on Network Rail maybe required)
2/ Rail Advanced Works (Approval to Work on Network Rail required)
Procurement – January 2023
Start on Site – July 2023
Duration – 26/30 Weeks
Approx. Value £6,500,000
Scope –
2A Embankment Widening to facilitate the addition of a Rail Loop, Installation/Repair of Track Drainage, Bridge Deck Replacement.
2B Signalling Cliffe to Grainport. Signalling Panel Update.
2C Track Remedial Works.
2D Installation of DNO Power Supply, FSP/PSP Signalling Power Supply, Installation of Charging Facilities at Sharnal Street Station.
3/ Rail Main Works
Procurement – January 2024
Start on Site – July 2024
Duration – 64 Weeks
Approx. Value - £41,000,000
Scope –
3A Level Crossing Works, Main Line Signalling, Main Line Crossover, Installation of Track Loop, Signal Installation Hoo Junction to Sharnal Street Station. (Approval to Work on Network Rail required)
3B Construction of Sharnal Street Station to include, Station Building , Platform, Carpark, Access Road, together with associated drainage and earthworks and Hard and Soft Landscaping (Approval to Work on Network Rail may be required)
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 June 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No