Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Waterloo General Offices
London
SE1 8SW
Contact
Helen Catherall
Helen.Catherall@networkrail.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CP7 Independent Reporter Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market that Network Rail are intending to commence an Occasional joint procurement with Office of Rail and Road for the creation of the CP7 Independent Reporter Framework.
The Independent Reporter Framework sets the criteria for a supplier to be qualified to bid to undertake an Independent Reporter review. The Independent Reporter will work in a collaborative manner with ORR and NR and remain impartial throughout any review. The findings will be reported back to ORR and NR upon completion.
The new Framework will consist of five (5) Lots, and each Lot will contain a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) Independent Reporters who are qualified to bid for contracts. The Lots available are as follows:
1. Analytical Support
2. Programme, project and cost management & consultancy
3. Asset Management and engineering & environmental matters
4. Railway operations and performance management
5. Efficiency and financial reporting.
It is expected that the Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be publish in June and will run for four (4) weeks.
The PQQ will consist of the following envelope weighting:
Qualification: Pass Fail
Technical: 90%
Commercial: 10%
The ITT will consist of the following envelope weighting:
Technical: 70%
Commercial: 30%
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Analytical Support
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Analytical support, focusing on appropriate use of sensitive data and data quality.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Programme, Project, and Cost Management
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Programme, project and cost management assessments in large infrastructure organisations
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Asset management and engineering and environmental matters
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Asset management, engineering and environmental sustainability reviews.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Railway Operations and Performance Management
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 79313000 - Performance review services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Performance management and operational reviews within the rail industry.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Efficiency and Financial Reporting
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Financial reviews on efficiency improvements, financial risks and recommendations on improvements.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
6 January 2025
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