Construction Contract Leads
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 13th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0786a8 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building services consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £36,000,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 13th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0786a8 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building services consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £36,000,000 |
Scope
Description
Network Rail intends to procure a framework for the provision of Operational Property Inspection (OPI) services across its estate. The services will include the inspection, assessment, reporting and management of operational property assets to support statutory compliance, asset condition monitoring and maintenance planning. The framework will be delivered by suitably qualified suppliers in accordance with the specification, service requirements and performance standards set out in the procurement documents.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £36,000,000 excluding VAT
- £43,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2031
- Possible extension to 30 April 2035
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Yearly extensions in the form of 1 + 1 + 1+ 1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are determined by the submission of rates during the tender process
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Suppliers must pass the financial health check
Technical ability conditions of participation
Suppliers must have the RICCL codes specified in the Instructions to Participants document by the time of award
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
12 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
project_47278 - Operational Property Inspections Framework
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 April 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 50% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to the payment clause inserted into the draft framework agreement
Description of risks to contract performance
Please note Network Rail is not guaranteeing any forecasts provided
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The procurement will comprise a PSQ stage to assess conditions of participation, followed by an ITT stage for shortlisted suppliers
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Will be issued in accordance with the Operational Property Inspections Framework Bravo project (project_47278)
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Susan Bulfield
Telephone: +447730361879
Email: Susan.Bulfield [at] networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government