Scope
Reference
project 38935
Description
Network Rail is intending to issue a tender for Building Materials and Electrical Components. The framework will enable Network Rail to procure Building Materials and Electrical Components across the country.
The contract term for all lots shall be for an initial three (3) year period. At Network Rail's discretion this may be extended for up to two further two (2) year periods, a maximum total term of five (5) years.
This procurement is broken into 2 Lots. Potential Suppliers may bid for one or all Lots, and a maximum of three suppliers shall be awarded a contract for each Lot. Suppliers ranked first, second or third in a Lot shall be admitted to the framework and awarded a contract for that Lot. Suppliers may be awarded a contract for one or all Lots that they submit a bid for.
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £97,500,000 excluding VAT
- £117,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 3 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Extensions will be mutually agreed between Network Rail and Supplier(s)
Two 12 months extensions are allowed.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
New items or updated versions of existing items, which are relevant to a specific Lot on the framework, may be added to the framework at any point during the term if required to meet Network Rail's operational needs
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Building Materials
Description
National supply of building materials
Lot value (estimated)
- £97,500,000 excluding VAT
- £117,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44111000 - Building materials
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Electrical Components
Description
National supply of electrical components
Lot value (estimated)
- £97,500,000 excluding VAT
- £117,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 31681400 - Electrical components
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
6
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
For all Lots there is a direct award process.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 Building Materials
Lot 2. Lot 2 Electrical Components
Network Rail is using a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) which sets out its Conditions of Participation for this Procurement.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 Building Materials
Lot 2. Lot 2 Electrical Components
Network Rail is using a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) which sets out its Conditions of Participation for this Procurement.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
4 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
38935 PSQ Lot 1 and Lot 2 Builders and Merchants Framework
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 August 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 July 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commecial Envelope | Price | 65% | |
| Accessibility of Goods | Accessibility of Goods, including location of stores, ordering options, stock availability, payment processes and prevention of fraud. |
Quality | 15% |
| Sustainability | Quality | 10% | |
| Innovation of service including branded membership card solution | Quality | 5% | |
| Health & Safety | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
A procurement specific questionnaire will be issued to all interested parties, and after down selection, up to 5 participants will be invited to tender for each Lot.
Full details of the process are contained in the Instructions to Participants.
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
All new documents and updates will be published via Bravo throughout the event. Where a stage is in progress, a message shall be sent to all particpants within the stage to inform them.
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Julia Petrova
Telephone: 07749 586156
Email: Julia.Petrova@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government