Future opportunity

Asset Protection Framework

  • Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-031404

Published 7 November 2022, 12:32pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

1 Eversholt Street

London

NW1 2DN

Contact

Paul Norman

Email

Paul.Norman2@networkrail.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1908781000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

TBC

TBC

Internet address(es)

Main address

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

Buyer's address

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

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Railway

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Asset Protection Framework

Reference number

TBC

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71700000 - Monitoring and control services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NR are informing bidders of our intension to form a framework for Eastern Region Assest Protection Team. NR Eastern Region Assest Protection Team support outside parties completing work alongside NR infrastructure and 3rd parties investing in NR infrastructure. Facilitating smooth, efficient project delivery whilst ensuring there is no impact on the safe and reliable operation of the railway now or in the future.

NR will be procuring a framework of suppliers for

Lot 1 - Project Management, sponsorship and Commercial

Lot 2 - Engineering

Lot 3 - Construction & Planning

The procurement process will be carried out on NR procurement portal and will start in December 2022. Bidders will be required to register on https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk if not already registered

Bidders who would like to take part in the process MUST be registered on the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) with the following codes for the lot(s) they are bidding for:

Lot 1 H.K.8 Project Management, H.K.8.2 Programme Management, H.K.3 Commercial Services, K.K.3.3 Post Contract Commercial Management

Lots 2 B.C.4 Signalling Design and Consultancy, B.C.4.1 Signalling Consultancy, C.C.3.3 Civil Engineering Design and Consultancy, C.C.3.3.1 Civil Engineering Consultancy, C.E Infrastructure Consultancy and Design, C.E.1 Track Consultancy, F.C.6 Electrification Design and Consultancy, F.C.6.1 Electrification Consultancy, H.E.5 Telecoms Consultancy and Design, H.E.5.2 Telecoms Technical Evaluation, H.E.5.3 Telecoms Consultancy, H.L.2 Building, H.L.2.1 Building Consultancy.

Lot3 A.A.1 Contingent Workforce, A.A.1.6 Temporary Labour (Civils), A.A.1.7 Temporary Labour (Building Works), C.C.3.3 Civil Engineering Design and Consultancy. C.C.3.4.2.7 Safe Systems of Work Planning, H.H Health and Safety Services and Supplies, H.H.9 Construction Safety Consultancy, H.K.8 Project Management, H.K.8.1 Clerk of Works.

NR will invite interested parties to attend a presentation and Q and A session via teams on Wednesday 14th December 2022 at 11.00. Organisations who are interested in attending the teams session should contact paul.norman2@networkrail.co.uk to register their interest.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £68,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71300000 - Engineering services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 Project Management, Sponsorship and Commercial

NR require support to fulfil the following roles in our teams:

Project Management

Asset Protection Portfolio Manager (NR Band 3)

Asset Protection Scheme Interface Manager (NR Band 4)

Project Management Assistant (NR Band 5)

These roles primarily coordinate internal ASPRO and wider Network Rail involvement with the scheme. Implementation of contractual agreements, offering customer guidance and advice along with facilitating cost recoveries fall with the remit of these roles.

Commercial:

Commercial Manager (NR Band 4)

Assistant Commercial Manager (NR Band 5)

Commercial Management Assistant (NR Band 6)

These roles are involved in the preparation of commercial agreements from standard templates, invoicing, financial processing and reporting

Sponsorship

Senior Sponsor (NR Band 2)

Sponsor (NR Band 3)

Associate Sponsor (NR Band 4)

The Sponsor manages and owns the client relationship for 3rd Party schemes on behalf of Network Rail. The Sponsor acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), facilitating correct conversations, dealing with any project issues and entering the client into an appropriate Agreement for the requested works to be undertaken

Lot 2 Engineering

We require engineering support to fulfil the requirements under NR/L2/RSE/02009 Engineering Management for Projects in the following roles as per the requirements of NR/L2/RSE/02009/01 in our engineering teams:

Designated Project Engineer / Senior Asset Protection Engineer (NR Band 3)

Project Engineer (discipline) / Asset Protection Engineer (NR Band 4)

Assistant Project Engineer (discipline) / Assistant Asset Protection Engineer (NR Band 5)

The key activities include:

Undertake reviews of design and construction activities, ensuring compliance to relevant standards and legislation.

Lead the consultation between project team, designer and the applicable Network Rail Route Engineers throughout the design development stages (third party projects).

In the following disciplines:

Civil Engineering (including Geotechnical)

Structural Engineering

Telecommunications (Commercial and Operational)

Signalling

Electrification (E and P)

Track

Buildings

Building Services (M and E)

Lot 3 Construction Management and Planning

We require support to fulfil the following roles in our teams:

Construction Management

Construction Manager (NR Band 4)

Assistant Construction Manager (NR Band 5)

Construction Management Assistant (NR Band 6)

These roles provide safety assurance of Outside Party and third party works through the review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and where necessary by attendance on site. They may also take on safety critical responsibilities (COSS, ES, etc.) when required.

Planning:

Works Planner (NR Band 4)

Works Scheduler (NR Band 5)

These roles are involved in the booking of access to the railway, eg Possessions, line blockages and isolations, the preparation of Safe System of Work Packs and the sourcing and allocation of safety critical staff

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

11 November 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: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Contact details paul.norman2@networkrail.co.uk