Network Rail North West & Central Region CP7 Frameworks: Framework Category B

Description

Network Rail has put in place a number of frameworks for Control Period 7 (CP7) for the delivery of capital works in the North West & Central Region.  These frameworks are divided into categories and separate Contract Award Notices relate to each of them.  This Contract Award Notice relates to Framework Category B.
CP7 covers the 5 year period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029.
The North West & Central Region (Region and referred to as R in the lots and sub-lots) is formed of 3 routes, North West (NW), Central (C) and West Coast South (WCS).  Some lots within this Contract Award Notice relate to the Region and others relate to one or more routes. 
Additional information on the Region (including the geographical areas covered by these 3 routes) can be found at: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/ourregions/
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Framework Category B
This category relates to the design and build of “medium projects” (projects with a value of between £100k and £7m), with discipline specific lots for Civil Engineering, Buildings and Electrification & Plant, across different geographical areas within the Region as described in section II.2 in more detail.
The scope of works proposed to be delivered under Framework Category B is:
•	Survey, investigation, and reporting
•	Option selection (involving outline methodology)
•	Outline and detailed design (including temporary works)
•	Implementation (including demolition)
•	Commissioning
•	Hand back into maintenance
•	Statutory consents and permissions
•	If directed by Network Rail, third party access agreements
These works to Network Rail’s assets may incorporate partial or whole renewal (which may include replacement, removal, major repair, major refurbishment or strengthening).
Network Rail has appointed suppliers to this Framework Category B across three discipline lots and geographical sub-lots as follows:
Civil Engineering (Structures & Geotechnical)
Lot B1 (R) Civil Engineering (Structures & Geotechnical) across the full Region: 1 Supplier
Lot B1 (NW) Civil Engineering (Structures & Geotechnical) in North West Route area only: 1 Supplier
Lot B1 (C&WCS) Civil Engineering (Structures & Geotechnical) in the combined Central Route and West Coast South Route areas: 1 Supplier
Buildings
Lot B2 (R) Buildings across the full region: 1 Supplier
Lot B2 (NW) Buildings in North West Route area only: 2 Suppliers
Lot B2 (C) Buildings in Central Route area only: 1 Supplier
Lot B2 (WCS) Buildings in West Coast South Route area only: 1 Supplier
Electrification & Plant
Lot B3 (R) AC Switchgear across the full region: 1 Supplier
Lot B3 (NW) Power & Distribution in North West Route area only: 1 Supplier
Lot B3 (C&WCS) Power & Distribution in the combined Central Route and West Coast South Route areas: 1 Supplier
Lot B3 (C&WCS LV) Low Voltage Plant & Signalling Power in the combined Central Route and West Coast South Route areas: 1 Supplier