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Minor Building Works Framework Agreement

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:10.

Opportunity overview

Procurement of contractors to upgrade the staff facilities, and the refurbishment of the customer toilet facilities. Contractors will be required to carry out minor building works, alterations and adaptations to existing staff facilities, and toilets areas, including electrics, plumbing, M&E, plastering, carpentry, flooring, painting, glazing, decorating, data cables, supply and fit out of furnishings.

Classification

  • CPV45262700 — Building alteration work
  • CPVS45262700-IA01 — Design and construction
  • CPVS45262700-IA10 — Modernisation
  • CPVS45262700-IA11 — Modification
  • CPVS45262700-IA26 — Removal
  • CPVS45262700-IA31 — Improvements
  • CPVS45262700-IA36 — For buildings

Lots

  • Multi-disciplinary Minor Building Works Framework Agreement to undertake the upgrade of staff facilities, and the refurbishment of the customer toilet facilities at stations. The framework aims to establish long-term partnerships with Contractors who can demonstrate technical expertise, compliance with safety regulations, and value for money while minimising disruption to passengers and train operations. The framework will ensure that a pre-approved pool of contractors are available to deliver projects efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards. The framework give Chiltern Railways the option to either direct award or carry out mini competitions based on the Clients Statement of Works (SoW), clearly defining the design, specification, tasks, deliverables, timelines, and resources related to a particular Project. The tender process will involve several stages: • Pre-Qualification (24 March 2025): Suppliers shall be required to meet our minimum requirements outlining their suitability based on financial stability, past performance, experience in the rail sector, and other relevant criteria. • Invitation to Tender (28 April 2025): Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a full tender response. This will include detailed pricing, project methodology, and risk management proposals. • Framework Agreement (23 May 2025): Once the evaluation process is complete, successful suppliers will be appointed to the framework and will be able to bid for individual call-off contractsValue 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-04e5bb
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Invitation Date
25 Mar 2025, 00:00
No Negotiation Necessary
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
24 Mar 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Chiltern Framework Agreement . NEC4 Framework Contract (June 2017) (as amended by secondary Option Z Clauses) Option A. Secondary Options X5, X6, X7, X11, X13, X14, X16, X18, Y2, Z • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X11 Termination by the Client • X13 Performance Bond • X14 Advanced Payment to the Contractor • X16 Retention • X18 Limitation of Liability • Y2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Z Additional conditions of contract Option W2

Classification

Id
45262700
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building alteration work

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The Contractor must comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and will take on the role of Principal Contractor and have: ISO 9001 - Quality Management System. ISO 14001 - Environmental Management System. ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The Contractor works shall not affect the operation of the railway. Disruption to the station and its operation is to be minimised at all times. The Contractor shall comply with "Network Rail Standards" and "Railway Group Standards" and all other relevant documents. The Contractor to provide Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Task Briefing Sheets. Due to the nature of the workplace PTS personal maybe required so they are aware of the NWR guidelines and restrictions. The Client shall be entitled to terminate the Framework Agreement in full by giving not less than 3 months written notice to the Contractor without incurring any liability to the Supplier other than to pay for Services already performed at the time of termination.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
Must have: Employers and Public Liability insurance in the amount of at least £10,000,000 for any one occurrence. Product liability insurance in the amount of at least £1,000,000 for any one occurrence; and Professional Indemnity insurance in the amount of at least £1,000,000 for any one occurrence.
Description
Must have a creditsafe score of 51-70 (low risk) or 71-100 (very low risk). Annual Turnover Greater Than £2m.

Applies To

supplier

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45262700-IA01
Scheme
CPVS
Description
Design and construction
Entry 2
Id
45262700-IA10
Scheme
CPVS
Description
Modernisation
Entry 3
Id
45262700-IA11
Scheme
CPVS
Description
Modification
Entry 4
Id
45262700-IA26
Scheme
CPVS
Description
Removal
Entry 5
Id
45262700-IA31
Scheme
CPVS
Description
Improvements
Entry 6
Id
45262700-IA36
Scheme
CPVS
Description
For buildings

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
Multi-disciplinary Minor Building Works Framework Agreement to undertake the upgrade of staff facilities, and the refurbishment of the customer toilet facilities at stations. The framework aims to establish long-term partnerships with Contractors who can demonstrate technical expertise, compliance with safety regulations, and value for money while minimising disruption to passengers and train operations. The framework will ensure that a pre-approved pool of contractors are available to deliver projects efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards. The framework give Chiltern Railways the option to either direct award or carry out mini competitions based on the Clients Statement of Works (SoW), clearly defining the design, specification, tasks, deliverables, timelines, and resources related to a particular Project. The tender process will involve several stages: • Pre-Qualification (24 March 2025): Suppliers shall be required to meet our minimum requirements outlining their suitability based on financial stability, past performance, experience in the rail sector, and other relevant criteria. • Invitation to Tender (28 April 2025): Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a full tender response. This will include detailed pricing, project methodology, and risk management proposals. • Framework Agreement (23 May 2025): Once the evaluation process is complete, successful suppliers will be appointed to the framework and will be able to bid for individual call-off contracts

Options

Description
5 plus 3 in total 8 years - May 2025 until May 2030 ("Termination Date"). The Client shall have the right to extend the Framework Agreement for an additional period of up to 3 years ("Extended Term").

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
5
Minimum Candidates
3

Contract period

Ends
15 Dec 2030, 23:59
Starts
15 May 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
This tender process will enable Chiltern to identify the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) from Chiltern's point of view. This will be based on a combination of price and quality reflecting Chiltern's priorities and requirements for the Contract. It will be identified using the evaluation criteria and methodology explained the PQQ and ITT.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Chiltern Railways operates commuter/regional rail passenger Works from its Central London terminus at London Marylebone along the M40 corridor to destinations in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, as well as long-distance Works to the West Midlands along two routes. Works on the Chiltern Main Line run from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford, with some peak-hour Works to Kidderminster. Chiltern Railways also runs trains on the London to Aylesbury Line to Aylesbury (with some trains terminating at Aylesbury Vale Parkway instead), on the Princes Risborough to Aylesbury and Oxford to Bicester branch lines.

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG3
Entry 2
Region
UKI
Entry 3
Region
UKJ1

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-03007939
Name
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC23
Locality
Sunderland
Postal Code
SR33XP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Doxford International Business Park

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Train Operating Company
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Passenger rail transport, interurban

Identifier

Id
03007939
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Contact

Name
Iain Alexander
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-138883
Name
The Chartered Institute of Civil Engineers

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
The Chartered Institute of Civil Engineers

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sunderland · UKC23 · SR33XP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG3
  • Delivery location · UKI
  • Delivery location · UKJ1

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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