Opportunity

W&W Reactive & Minor Works (RMW) Framework

  • Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

F05: Contract notice – utilities

Notice reference: 2024/S 000-007567

Published 8 March 2024, 3:31pm



Section one: Contracting entity

one.1) Name and addresses

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Waterloo General Offices

London

SE1 8SW

Contact

Sarabjit Lota

Email

Sarabjit.Lota@networkrail.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1908781000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

National registration number

2904587

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/

Buyer's address

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

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

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

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

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

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

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

one.6) Main activity

Railway services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

W&W Reactive & Minor Works (RMW) Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Supply of reactive & emergency works as well as the ability to undertake project works for buildings assets and civils assets across the Wales & Western region.

The framework will run for five years with the ability to extend a further three years in one year increments.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Refer to the Instructions to Participants document issued as part of the tender.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Western RMW Civils

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Network Rail owns and manages the rail infrastructure and its supporting assets, including bridges, tunnels, culverts, earthworks and the like. Network Rail maintains, repairs and renews these assets, and all associated works.

Inspection, maintenance, repair, partial or whole renewal to parts of:

Bridges, Viaducts, Footbridges, Canopies, Platforms, Fencing.

Tunnels, Drainage including Culverts.

Earthworks (embankments, cuttings and associated drainage works).

Boundary and retaining walls.

Gantries and other supporting structures.

Structures associated with rivers and coastal defences.

Associated enabling or minor works which may include track works,

Signalling and telecommunications, electrification and plant.

Non railway / high street environments.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £262,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Wales RMW Civils

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Network Rail owns and manages the rail infrastructure and its supporting assets, including bridges, tunnels, culverts, earthworks and the like. Network Rail maintains, repairs and renews these assets, and all associated works.

Inspection, maintenance, repair, partial or whole renewal to parts of:

Bridges, Viaducts, Footbridges, Canopies, Platforms, Fencing.

Tunnels, Drainage including Culverts.

Earthworks (embankments, cuttings and associated drainage works).

Boundary and retaining walls.

Gantries and other supporting structures.

Structures associated with rivers and coastal defences.

Associated enabling or minor works which may include track works,

Signalling and telecommunications, electrification and plant.

Non railway / high street environments.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Western RMW Buildings

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Network Rail owns (and operates) stations, lineside buildings and other operational property from which it manages its rail infrastructure and provides services and facilities to train operating companies, retail tenants and direct to rail customers. Network Rail maintains, repairs and renews these properties, their plant and building services.

Inspection, maintenance, repair, partial or whole renewal to parts of:

Station canopies, footbridges and non-station footbridges, platforms, buildings. Boundary and retaining walls

Train sheds, Maintenance Delivery Units, Lineside buildings.

Works to Light Maintenance Depots.

Works to carparks, footpaths and hard standings, other associated Network Rail or TOC leased property.

Associated mechanical and electrical installations to all the above.

Associated enabling or minor works which may include track works,

Signalling and telecommunications, electrification and plant.

Non railway / high street environments.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £225,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Wales RMW Buildings

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Network Rail owns (and operates) stations, lineside buildings and other operational property from which it manages its rail infrastructure and provides services and facilities to train operating companies, retail tenants and direct to rail customers. Network Rail maintains, repairs and renews these properties, their plant and building services.

Inspection, maintenance, repair, partial or whole renewal to parts of:

Station canopies, footbridges and non-station footbridges, platforms, buildings. Boundary and retaining walls

Train sheds, Maintenance Delivery Units, Lineside buildings.

Works to Light Maintenance Depots.

Works to carparks, footpaths and hard standings, other associated Network Rail or TOC leased property.

Associated mechanical and electrical installations to all the above.

Associated enabling or minor works which may include track works,

Signalling and telecommunications, electrification and plant.

Non railway / high street environments.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £112,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

60

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

Upon completion of the 60 months, Network Rail has the option to extend the framework further by a total of 36 months at 12 months at a time.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Stated in the Procurement documents.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation

List and brief description of rules and criteria

Stated in the Procurement documents.

three.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required

Parent Company Guarantee

three.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them

As stated in the Procurement documents.

three.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded

As stated in the Procurement documents.

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Stated in procurement documents.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2023/S 000-033189

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

8 April 2024

Local time

4:59pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Network Rail Infrastructure Limted

Western House, 1 Holbrook Way,

Swindon

SN1 1BD

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court of England & Wales Royal Courts of Justice

Strand

London

WC1A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Network Rail will observe a standstill period following the conclusion of the procurement for this new framework. Network Rail shall conduct itself in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 in respect of any appeals.