London Rail Infrastructure Improvement Framework

Descriptions

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 Ltd (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 Ltd 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).