London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework (SSQ)

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a Framework agreement to provide a new delivery route for Major and Minor Infrastructure Improvement works on Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail Managed Infrastructure (NRMI) This Framework will be Rail for London Limited (Part of the TfL Group of Companies and made up of London Overground, Trams and DLR) primary means of undertaking Infrastructure Improvement Works for the term of the Framework Agreement. While primarily for Rail for London Limited this Framework can be utilised all TfL Group Companies including London Underground Limited and Crossrail for Rail Infrastructure Improvement works. Economic Operators applying for this Framework will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the applicable professional engineering and design matters relating to Railway Station Operations, Railway Engineering and be able to apply them to the operation of an Light Rail Operations and Heavy Passenger Rail Operations. Economic Operators will be required to undertake the duties of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations for all call-off contracts awarded under the Framework agreement. The selection Criteria for the SSQ as well as the deadline for completion can be located within the SSQ pack. The Framework Terms and Conditions will be based on NEC3 Option A, Option C, Short form and Professional Services Contract (with TfL Amendments)

Additional information: To access the procurement documents and complete and submit the SSQ, suppliers will need to be registered on TfL's Procontract eTendering portal. To register or to check if you are already registered log on to https://procontract.due-north.com. Further instructions and guidance are included in the selection questionnaire and other procurement documents. Any potential supplier that is registered should log onto TfL's E-Tendering system and search for 'London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework and/or Procontract Reference DN465077. Potential suppliers should express their interest in the opportunity by completing and submitting the SSQ by the deadline of 12 noon Friday 26th June 2020 The Framework will be in two Lots. Lot 1.1 Minor Infrastructure Improvement for Works valued between £0 - £4,000,000. Lot 1.2 Major Infrastructure Improvement for Works valued above £4,000,000. Between 2-3 Contractors will be appointed to each Lot.