Scope
Description
Assessments of Newton Heath's current capacity and capabilities show significant constraints that would prevent the planned timetable for new trains being achieved. 5 key issues have been identified and this project is proposed to evaluate the feasibility and define the optimum option to resolve these issues. This lays the foundation for future design and construction projects to be established upon completion of this feasibility and option selection project.
In order to identify the optimum solution to address the issues identified at Newton Heath above, a feasibility and option selection project is required. An external supplier will be procured to produce the following deliverables:
-Survey strategy and reports from specific surveys.
-Risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies log.
-Compliance with safety and design assurance requirements.
-Overall feasibility report including constructability assessment and concept design.
-Options identification report containing appraisal of possible options.
-Single option agreement in principle - define the preferred single option for each scheme and obtain agreement in principle with stakeholders.
-Preliminary outline design of the selected single option (ES3)
-Design specification of requirements for inclusion in the ITT pack for design stage.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 February 2026 to 19 July 2026
- 5 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 October 2025
Engagement process description
A workshop will take place via teams on 8th October 2025 at 10:30am to engage with suppliers on the upcoming Newton heath RSS Feasibility Tender scheduled to release on 4th November 2025.
This workshop will give suppliers a brief overview of the scope, the timelines of the tender, contract and how long the project is expected to run for.
If you would like to attend the session please email the Project Manager and Procurement Manager and the Teams invite will be sent across to you.
Please email: Oliver.Anderson@northernrailway.co.uk & Amber.darby-lunn@northernrailway.co.uk
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
- Companies House: 03076444
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZCJ-2164-HJQZ
George Stephenson House
York
YO1 6JT
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government