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Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures - Wales and Western

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Buyer Address: Waterloo General Office, London, UKI45, SE1 8SW, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Amy Slocombe

Contact Email: amy.slocombe@networkrail.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
136000000.0 GBP
Gross: 163200000 GBP
Published
09 Oct 2025, 12:10
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71315300 - Building surveying services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Civils examinations within Network Rail refer to the inspection, examination and reporting of structural assets to ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. These examinations help identify defects, monitor structural integrity, and determine necessary maintenance or repair works to prevent failures and ensure continued safe operation of the rail network. The framework’s scope, which will cover critical infrastructure, including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, coastal and estuary defences, underwater structures, and tunnels. Please note the estimated spend under this framework is £113,000,000.00 Excluding VAT over the 8 year period of the framework. The value of the notice is £136,000,000.00 excluding to allow fo an unexpected spend which may be required through the framework. All spend is estimated and may vary depending on demand and requirements.

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063707-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Wales & Western Tunnels

Lot Description: Civils Examination of Tunnels

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 9,892,730

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 11,871,276

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-06-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): ITT (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): ITT (40%)

Lot Title: Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Underwater, Coastal & Estuary, Ancillaries - Cvils Examinations

Lot Description: Civils Examinations of - Bridges, Culverts, Retaining Walls, Underwater, Coastal & Estuary, Ancillaries

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 103,402,462

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 124,082,954

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-06-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): ITT (60%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): ITT (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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