Network Rail Eastern Routes Partnership Framework

Description

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd (NR) intends to select suppliers to the Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) framework. The ERP is envisaged as the main route to market for the Eastern Region to deliver projects under NR's strategic business plan (SBP) as well as other projects with a core technical discipline. The geographical scope of the ERP is the Eastern Region (https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-regions/eastern/). To aid the supply chain in responding to the tender when it is released, NR is planning a series of ‘hot start’ briefings to help bid teams digest the commercial approach and delivery requirements of the ERP. The initial term of the ERP is 5 years (plus a 2 month mobilisation) with an option to extend the ERP by yearly increments up to a further 5 years (as set out in the ERP). The ERP is part of an ecosystem across the Eastern Region which may include arrangements for small schemes/reactive works and alternative options for standalone multi-disciplinary enhancements and/or major projects/programmes. The ERP comprises two levels: Generalist and Specialist. The process for allocating projects is set out at Section VI.3. NR is looking for contractors able to work with NR to establish the required collaborative behaviours under the ERP whilst acknowledging the challenging commercial environment. To this end as part of the ITT bidders will be required to undertake a behavioural assessment. NR actively encourages SMEs, new entrants and/or discipline experts to participate in the process for the Specialist level. For the Generalist level, NR is looking to engage suppliers able to take on projects with increased complexity/stakeholder management and have the ability to deliver the volumes required against the desired unit rates to deliver the SBP. The values for each Lot are estimates only, based on SBP budgets rather than delivery plan values. As such, they are not guaranteed and do not act as a minimum or maximum workbank value for the control period nor a guarantee as to volume split of work-type. A Partnership Agreement sits alongside the ERP and comprises NR and the Generalist contractors. Specialist contractors may join the Partnership if the ERP is extended beyond the initial 5 years. The core Partnership aims are to: create a collaborative environment; hold NR and all Partner-contractors to account;; and undertake the efficiency challenge in delivering the ERP workbank safely. The ERP includes a pain-gain incentive mechanism, based on the difference between the Annual Actual Cost and the Annual Project Target cost. The Annual Project Target Costs are all derived from the Client’s budget. A Portfolio Incentivisation Fund will also be set up at a Partnership Level, distributing savings across Partner-contractors. Where there is, in relation to a project issued under the ERP, a reliance on works/services/supplies which can be provided by particular economic entities due to proprietary rights regarding equipment, software, hardware and/or data forming part of the signalling system (now or in the future) within the "GB network" which is or are subject to restrictions from a proprietary rights / intellectual property rights perspective, NR intends to procure these separately to ensure the scope of the ERP (in particular Lot 2) is open to maximum competition. There will be an opportunity to comment on the contractual documentation. NR will determine which, if any, changes should result in revisions to the ERP based on the objective merit of the proposed changes. Further detail is set out in the Instructions to Participants. The contractual documentation will not be subject to negotiation. The negotiations will relate to the price element only. Participants will have an opportunity to update their tenders following negotiations. Initial Tenders will be evaluated but feedback will not be shared with participants. Only feedback on Final Tenders will be shared. Lot 1a: Lot 1A Generalist Buildings & Civils The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- Building/civils and associated mechanical and electrical works for: Buildings (Station & Lineside), Light Maintenance Depots, Maintenance Delivery Units, Platform, Canopies, Train sheds, Footbridges, Car Parks and roads and Asbestos contaminated buildings. Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) for: Lifts and escalators, Cable route works, Mechanical, Electrical, Depot plant, Lifts and Escalators and Cable route works Structural works for: Underbridges, Preventative Tunnel interventions, Culverts, Overbridges, Tunnel Repair, Retaining structures, Footbridges, Equipment support structures (signal posts/OLE gantries) and Scour Works Geotechnic works for: Earthwork Embankment, Condition monitoring, Earthwork Soil Cutting, Earthwork Rock Cuttings, Drainage and Off-Track. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 1b: Lot 1B Specialist Structures The scope of work type to be delivered is Primarily that of Structures and associated works but may also include and not limited to the following:- Building/civils and associated mechanical and electrical works for: Buildings (Station & Lineside), Light Maintenance Depots, Maintenance Delivery Units, Platform, Canopies, Train sheds, Footbridges, Car Parks and roads and Asbestos contaminated buildings. Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) for: Lifts and escalators, Cable route works, Mechanical, Electrical, Depot plant, Lifts and Escalators and Cable route works Structural works for: Underbridges, Preventative Tunnel interventions, Culverts, Overbridges, Tunnel Repair, Retaining structures, Footbridges, Equipment support structures (signal posts/OLE gantries) and Scour Works Could include Geotechnic works for: Earthwork Embankment, Condition monitoring, Earthwork Soil Cutting, Earthwork Rock Cuttings, Drainage and Off-Track. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 1c: Lot 1C Specialist Geotechnical The scope of work type to be delivered is Primarily that of Geotechnical and associated works but may also include and not limited to the following:- Building/civils and associated mechanical and electrical works for: Buildings (Station & Lineside), Light Maintenance Depots, Maintenance Delivery Units, Platform, Canopies, Train sheds, Footbridges, Car Parks and roads and Asbestos contaminated buildings. Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) for: Lifts and escalators, Cable route works, Mechanical, Electrical, Depot plant, Lifts and Escalators and Cable route works Optional Structural works for: Underbridges, Preventative Tunnel interventions, Culverts, Overbridges, Tunnel Repair, Retaining structures, Footbridges, Equipment support structures (signal posts/OLE gantries) and Scour Works Geotechnic works for: Earthwork Embankment, Condition monitoring, Earthwork Soil Cutting, Earthwork Rock Cuttings, Drainage and Off-Track. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 2a: Lot 2A Generalist Signaling and Telecoms The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- Interlocking & NX panels works for: Re-wire/Life extend. Route Relay Interlocking alterations to account for any new trackside works. Alterations to existing Solid State Interlockings (SSI) to account for any new trackside works. Entrance Exit (NX) panel updates. Level Crossing Predictor/Controller works for: Level crossing Life Extension Works (LEW) for all types of crossings. Level crossings renewals for all types of level crossings. Conversion of mechanical winding barriers. Transmission / Network works for: Intelligent infrastructure installations. TDM renewals. Provision of FTNX / FTNX points of presence in signaling equipment rooms (inc. REBs). Remove of obsolete equipment - transmission (CCTV, TDM & FDM). Track/Way Side (Equipment Housing, Power, Terminals, Signals, Points, Train Detection) works for: Life Extension works. Including signal conversion, location case renewal and re-wire. Intelligent infrastructure installations. Alterations to signaling power supplies. Track circuit conversions. Ground frame conversion to Ground Switch Panel (GSP) Provision of staff protection systems. Targeting component renewals - HABDs / REBs / LOCs. Cable route works including multi core cable renewals. AWS, TPWS renewal. Signaling Bonding works. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 2b: Lot 2B Specialist Signaling The scope of work type to be delivered is Primarily that of Signaling and associated works but may also include and not limited to the following:- Interlocking & NX panels works for: Re-wire/Life extend. Route Relay Interlocking alterations to account for any new trackside works. Alterations to existing Solid State Interlockings (SSI) to account for any new trackside works. Entrance Exit (NX) panel updates. Level Crossing Predictor/Controller works for: Level crossing Life Extension Works (LEW) for all types of crossings. Level crossings renewals for all types of level crossings. Conversion of mechanical winding barriers. Transmission / Network works for: Intelligent infrastructure installations. TDM renewals. Provision of FTNX / FTNX points of presence in signaling equipment rooms (inc. REBs). Remove of obsolete equipment - transmission (CCTV, TDM & FDM). Track/Way Side (Equipment Housing, Power, Terminals, Signals, Points, Train Detection) works for: Life Extension works. Including signal conversion, location case renewal and re-wire. Intelligent infrastructure installations. Alterations to signaling power supplies. Track circuit conversions. Ground frame conversion to Ground Switch Panel (GSP) Provision of staff protection systems. Targeting component renewals - HABDs / REBs / LOCs. Cable route works including multi core cable renewals. AWS, TPWS renewal. Signaling Bonding works. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 2c: Lot 2C Specialist Telecoms The scope of work type to be delivered is Primarily that of Telecommunications and associated works but may also include and not limited to the following:- Interlocking & NX panels works for: Re-wire/Life extend. Route Relay Interlocking alterations to account for any new trackside works. Alterations to existing Solid State Interlockings (SSI) to account for any new trackside works. Entrance Exit (NX) panel updates. Level Crossing Predictor/Controller works for: Level crossing Life Extension Works (LEW) for all types of crossings. Level crossings renewals for all types of level crossings. Conversion of mechanical winding barriers. Transmission / Network works for: Intelligent infrastructure installations. TDM renewals. Provision of FTNX / FTNX points of presence in signaling equipment rooms (inc. REBs). Remove of obsolete equipment - transmission (CCTV, TDM & FDM). Track/Way Side (Equipment Housing, Power, Terminals, Signals, Points, Train Detection) works for: Life Extension works. Including signal conversion, location case renewal and re-wire. Intelligent infrastructure installations. Alterations to signalling power supplies. Track circuit conversions. Ground frame conversion to Ground Switch Panel (GSP) Provision of staff protection systems. Targeting component renewals - HABDs / REBs / LOCs. Cable route works including multi core cable renewals. AWS, TPWS renewal. Signaling Bonding works. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 3a: Lot 3A Generalist Contact Systems The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- AC/DC contact systems works for: Structure renewal & refurbishment. Geotechnical assessment. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) campaign changes (rectification of known issues). OLE re-wire. Crossover/Section insulator replacement (including potential re-design if required). Section insulator replacement. Mid-life refurbishment. Neutral section replacement (including carrier wire style neutral section design & installation). Solid conductor beam refurbishment (& bonding). OLE switch replacement. Ancillary conductor re-wire. Other Items included in the Scope: Forensic analysis (root cause analysis of failures). Isolation instructions and/or isolation diagram corrections, correlation and reviews . Legacy equipment renewal (design knowledge required) this includes Mechanically Independent Registration and any conversion of headspans. Survey e.g. drone, point cloud, etc. for structures. Tunnel renewals (fixed overhead line equipment, steelwork). Mitigations at reduced clearance locations (flashover mitigations). Traction bonding renewal. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 3b: Lot 3B Specialist Contact Systems The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- AC/DC contact systems works for: Structure renewal & refurbishment. Geotechnical assessment. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) campaign changes (rectification of known issues). OLE re-wire. Crossover/Section insulator replacement (including potential re-design if required). Section insulator replacement. Mid-life refurbishment. Neutral section replacement (including carrier wire style neutral section design & installation). Solid conductor beam refurbishment (& bonding). OLE switch replacement. Ancillary conductor re-wire. Other Items included in the Scope: Forensic analysis (root cause analysis of failures). Isolation instructions and/or isolation diagram corrections, correlation and reviews . Legacy equipment renewal (design knowledge required) this includes Mechanically Independent Registration and any conversion of headspans. Survey e.g. drone, point cloud, etc. for structures. Tunnel renewals (fixed overhead line equipment, steelwork). Mitigations at reduced clearance locations (flashover mitigations). Traction bonding renewal. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 4a: Lot 4A Generalist Distribution & Plant The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- HV traction distribution works for: HV Substation Renewal/Refurbishment. SCADA modifications inc control room updates. OLE power connections (switch relocation / redesign). Traction derived signalling power supplies. Signalling power works for replacement of signalling power supply equipment Lighting and associated LV distribution works for: Walkway lighting and columns. Operational lighting (buffer stops etc.). Rail yard lighting and columns. Tunnel lighting. Level crossing CCTV and lighting. Other works: Lineside operational equipment and monitoring (Wheelchex/Panchex, etc). Drainage pumps and associated equipment. Low voltage and control equipment. Points heating. Control Centre power resilience. Swing bridge controls replacement. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts. Lot 4b: Lot 4B Specialist Distribution & Plant The scope of work type to be delivered includes but not limited to the following:- HV traction distribution works for: HV Substation Renewal/Refurbishment. SCADA modifications inc control room updates. OLE power connections (switch relocation / redesign). Traction derived signalling power supplies. Signalling power works for replacement of signalling power supply equipment Lighting and associated LV distribution works for: Walkway lighting and columns. Operational lighting (buffer stops etc.). Rail yard lighting and columns. Tunnel lighting. Level crossing CCTV and lighting. Other works: Lineside operational equipment and monitoring (Wheelchex/Panchex, etc). Drainage pumps and associated equipment. Low voltage and control equipment. Points heating. Control Centre power resilience. Swing bridge controls replacement. Additional information: The lot value is for guidance only and is based on the projected spend for the 10-year framework duration with estimated uplifts.