Scope
Description
To provide fire risk assessments or reviews as directed at specified locations. The contractor(s) will provide where requested, fire engineering support, guidance and direction for both projects and actions, which may include Landlord Consents, Project Site Visits, Project Plan review, but not limited to those.
Fire training for persons who are responsible for sites will be provided under the appropriate lot where required meeting legislation, site requirements and use of current systems to support those requiring the training.
Contractors will also carry out, where required, assessments for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres in accordance with current regulations and, where applicable, company policies or requirements. These should be carried out at the same time as any other assessments to reduce the number of times required to visit sites and mitigate duplication.
Contractors may be required to either interface via API or manually to client systems to add actions from any assessments which are undertaken or provide data in a set format.
All Assessments are to be based on the Risk Base platform for record keeping and provide access to all clients where required.
1. Conduct fire risk assessments or reviews at specified locations as directed.
2. Provide fire engineering support, guidance, and direction for projects and actions, including, but not limited to, Landlord Consents, Project Site Visits, and Project Plan review.
3. Offer fire training for site-responsible personnel as required under the appropriate lot to meet legislation, site requirements, and current system usage.
4. Perform assessments for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres according to current regulations, company policies, or requirements, concurrently with other assessments to minimize site visits and reduce duplication.
5. Interface via API or manually with client systems to add actions from assessments undertaken or provide data in a set format.
6. Base all assessments on the Risk Base platform for record keeping and provide access to clients where needed.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
25 July 2025
Engagement process description
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Supplier Engagement Event as we explore a joint procurement opportunity to establish a Fire Risk Assessment Framework on behalf of Network Rail and its Rail industry partners. This collaborative engagement session is a key opportunity for suppliers to gain insight into the proposed framework's scope, which will include fire risk assessments across critical stations, depots, offices, occupied and unoccupied locations, as well as the development of fire strategy plans and fire risk assessor training. As we shape the next iteration of this framework together, we are keen to engage with the market to understand supplier capabilities and explore innovations that can enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across the rail network. Join us to learn more about the joint procurement approach and how you can contribute to this essential framework supporting the UK's transport infrastructure.
To attend this event, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/1yHb8aSLhF
The event will take place on the 8th of July 2025 from 11am till 12:30pm on Microsoft Teams. Teams link will be sent out via a calendar invite on the 2nd of July 2025.
Please ensure you respond to this by the 27th of June 2025 . If you have any questions prior to the event please email temi.phillips@networkrail.co.uk
Suppliers will need to be registered on the following RISQs codes by the time of award. H.K.11.4 - Fire Sisk Service, H.H.13N - Fire Protection Consultancy.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Temi Phillips
Email: temi.phillips@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government