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Midlands Rail Hub Alliance – Alliance Partners (Non-Signalling Disciplines)

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Network Rail is responsible for maintaining, developing and operating Great Britain's railway infrastructure. The Midlands Rail Hub (MRH) is a programme of works covering a series of multidisciplinary infrastructure interventions to be undertaken across the West, Central and East Midlands of the UK. MRH will deliver a number of additional services between central Birmingham and key regional cities and transport hubs. The MRH programme will be delivered through an Alliance delivery model with Alliance members consisting of: - Network Rail (having two roles – one as a member of the Alliance and the other as Client); - Multi-Disciplinary Partner(s) (covering all disciplines except signalling, power and communication roles set out in the Alliance scope document) appointed pursuant to this Contract Award Notice; and - A Signalling Partner (covering the signalling, power and communication roles set out in the Alliance scope document) appointed via a separate sourcing event.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Match processing…
Shared contract value
£103.5m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
084917-2025-ecm_49994-1
Status
active
Location
Epsom, UK, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£103.5m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
084917-2025-ecm_49994-1
Status
active
Location
Dartford, UK, United Kingdom

VolkerRail Limited

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£103.5m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Dec 2025
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
084917-2025-ecm_49994-1
Status
active
Location
Hoddesdon, UK, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45100000 — Site preparation work
  • CPV45111213 — Site-clearance work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45213320 — Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
  • CPV45213321 — Railway station construction work
  • CPV45221112 — Railway bridge construction work
  • CPV45221122 — Railway viaduct construction work
  • CPV45221242 — Railway tunnel construction work
  • CPV45232210 — Overhead line construction
  • CPV45234100 — Railway construction works
  • CPV45234114 — Railway embankment construction work
  • CPV71321000 — Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
  • CPV71322000 — Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
  • CPV71332000 — Geotechnical engineering services

Lots

  • The key objectives of MRH are to improve connectivity across the Midlands region; boost economic growth; maximise use of HS2 to London through interchange in Central Birmingham; improve access to jobs, leisure, healthcare, and education; optimise the utilisation of station capacity in central Birmingham; and make rail journeys more attractive and encourage modal shift to rail. The scope of the Alliance includes, but is not limited to, the design and build of: new platforms and sidings; up to two new chords into Birmingham Moor Street; widening of existing viaduct; power supply upgrades; new freight loops; new overhead line equipment (OLE) and various signalling works including the re-modelling of existing layouts. The MRH programme consists of multidisciplinary infrastructure interventions are split over three sections described as West, Central and East according to the additional train services that they enable. The scope is currently divided into eight interventions across the three sections: West & Central Midlands interventions at Snow Hill, King’s Norton to Barnt Green (and interventions at King’s Norton and Barnt Green) and Birmingham Bordesley to Moor Street are in the process of securing final funding approval and are intended to be the initial deliverables. Additional interventions are also in scope of MRH and may be delivered subject to funding decisions and design development including West & Central interventions at Worcester to Hereford and Stoke Works Junction and East Midlands interventions at Water Orton and Nuneaton to Wigston. East interventions are at an earlier stage of design development and are intended to form part of a separate business case; these interventions are subject to future funding decisions. It is also envisaged that the West intervention of Worcester-Hereford will be delivered by the Alliance but does not form part of the initial deliverables and is dependent upon as yet uncommitted renewals in the Worcester area. The total Alliance Anticipated Final Cost (AFC) excluding VAT is circa £1.1m--£1.5bn GBP. The AFC is split between the initial deliverables and additional interventions as follows: - Initial deliverables (predominantly interventions in West and Central) are circa: - Multi-Disciplinary (non-signalling, power and communications): £700m-£800m GBP (excluding VAT) - Signalling, power and communications; £150m-£250m GBP (excluding VAT) - Additional interventions (predominantly East) are circa: - Multi-Disciplinary (non-signalling power and communications: £250m-£350m GBP (excluding VAT); - Signalling, power and communications; £50m-£100m GBP (excluding VAT) These figures are indicative only. Network Rail has appointed all Partners to the Alliance using a modified NR35 Alliance Contract (based on the NEC4 Alliance Contract). Network Rail and each of the Partners have signed one Alliance contract.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-041c19
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
In accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, Network Rail will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period prior to the award of any contract pursuant to this Contract Notice.
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Invitation Date
26 Jun 2024, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
24 Apr 2024, 17:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
15 Feb 2024, 00:00

Classification

Id
45234100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway construction works

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
270

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
As stated in the procurement documents.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
The key objectives of MRH are to improve connectivity across the Midlands region; boost economic growth; maximise use of HS2 to London through interchange in Central Birmingham; improve access to jobs, leisure, healthcare, and education; optimise the utilisation of station capacity in central Birmingham; and make rail journeys more attractive and encourage modal shift to rail. The scope of the Alliance includes, but is not limited to, the design and build of: new platforms and sidings; up to two new chords into Birmingham Moor Street; widening of existing viaduct; power supply upgrades; new freight loops; new overhead line equipment (OLE) and various signalling works including the re-modelling of existing layouts. The MRH programme consists of multidisciplinary infrastructure interventions are split over three sections described as West, Central and East according to the additional train services that they enable. The scope is currently divided into eight interventions across the three sections: West & Central Midlands interventions at Snow Hill, King’s Norton to Barnt Green (and interventions at King’s Norton and Barnt Green) and Birmingham Bordesley to Moor Street are in the process of securing final funding approval and are intended to be the initial deliverables. Additional interventions are also in scope of MRH and may be delivered subject to funding decisions and design development including West & Central interventions at Worcester to Hereford and Stoke Works Junction and East Midlands interventions at Water Orton and Nuneaton to Wigston. East interventions are at an earlier stage of design development and are intended to form part of a separate business case; these interventions are subject to future funding decisions. It is also envisaged that the West intervention of Worcester-Hereford will be delivered by the Alliance but does not form part of the initial deliverables and is dependent upon as yet uncommitted renewals in the Worcester area. The total Alliance Anticipated Final Cost (AFC) excluding VAT is circa £1.1m--£1.5bn GBP. The AFC is split between the initial deliverables and additional interventions as follows: - Initial deliverables (predominantly interventions in West and Central) are circa: - Multi-Disciplinary (non-signalling, power and communications): £700m-£800m GBP (excluding VAT) - Signalling, power and communications; £150m-£250m GBP (excluding VAT) - Additional interventions (predominantly East) are circa: - Multi-Disciplinary (non-signalling power and communications: £250m-£350m GBP (excluding VAT); - Signalling, power and communications; £50m-£100m GBP (excluding VAT) These figures are indicative only. Network Rail has appointed all Partners to the Alliance using a modified NR35 Alliance Contract (based on the NEC4 Alliance Contract). Network Rail and each of the Partners have signed one Alliance contract.

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UKF
Entry 3
Region
UKG
Entry 4
Region
UK
Entry 5
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Id
45100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Site preparation work
Entry 3
Id
45111213
Scheme
CPV
Description
Site-clearance work
Entry 4
Id
45200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 5
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 6
Id
45213320
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
Entry 7
Id
45213321
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway station construction work
Entry 8
Id
45221112
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway bridge construction work
Entry 9
Id
45221122
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway viaduct construction work
Entry 10
Id
45221242
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway tunnel construction work
Entry 11
Id
45232210
Scheme
CPV
Description
Overhead line construction
Entry 12
Id
45234100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway construction works
Entry 13
Id
45234114
Scheme
CPV
Description
Railway embankment construction work
Entry 14
Id
71321000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
Entry 15
Id
71322000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
Entry 16
Id
71332000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Geotechnical engineering services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-79855
Name
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8SW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Waterloo General Offices

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
RAILWAY_SERVICES
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Railway services

Identifier

Legal Name
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Contact

Name
Louise Mackay
Telephone
+44 1908781000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-80887
Name
High Court of England and Wales Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC1A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of England and Wales Royal Courts of Justice
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-137
Name
Cabinet Office

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1A 2AS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
70 Whitehall

Identifier

Legal Name
Cabinet Office
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-169764
Name
VolkerRail Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Hoddesdon
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
VolkerRail Limited
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-169765
Name
Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Dartford
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-169766
Name
AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Epsom
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
AtkinsRealis UK Limited
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-169767
Name
High Court of England and Wales Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
W1CA 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of England and Wales Royal Courts of Justice

Award information

Award 1
Id
084917-2025-ecm_49994-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-169764
Name
VolkerRail Limited
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-169765
Name
Laing O'Rourke Delivery Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-169766
Name
AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
084917-2025-ecm_49994-1
Status
active
Award ID
084917-2025-ecm_49994-1
Date Signed
17 Dec 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
103,509,864
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · SE1 8SW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK
  • Delivery location · UKF
  • Delivery location · UKG

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-041c19-2025-12-19T13:22:27Zcompiled ·