Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd (NR) has sought Partners to appoint to the Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) framework.
The ERP is the main route to market for the Eastern Region to support the delivery of 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/).
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.
The ERP comprises two levels: Generalist and Specialist. The process for allocating projects is set out at Section VI.3.
NR has actively encouraged SMEs, new entrants and/or discipline experts to participate in the process for the Specialist level. For the Generalist level, NR has engaged suppliers able to take on projects with increased complexity/stakeholder management, which possess 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: a) create a collaborative environment; b) hold NR and all Partner-contractors to account; and c) 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.
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.
Geotechnical works for: Earthwork Embankment, Condition monitoring,
Earthwork Soil Cutting, Earthwork Rock Cuttings, Drainage and Off-Track.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.