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TRU W2BC Tunnel Tender - ES5-8 Tender Notice

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 01:58.

Opportunity overview

The W2BC is part of the wider set of enhancement schemes across the North of England, referred to as the Transpennine Route Upgrade. The key objective of these schemes is to facilitate the economic growth of the North of England through the provision of increased capacities and journey time improvements to rail services whilst achieving value for money. The W2BC Project involves works of a multi-disciplinary nature between Stalybridge and Huddersfield. Project Scope of works includes: Line speed increases, W12 gauge clearance throughout including 3x tunnels, substantial changes to 4x stations, significant volumes of track renewals, signalling work, full route electrification and additional capacity provided by a new third line from Standedge to Gledholt. Stalybridge and Scout Tunnels require significant lowering and the installation of slab track to enable W12 gauge clearance. This is specialist due to the temporary work requirements to ensure stability of the tunnels throughout the scheme and logistical constraints due to the location of the tunnels.

Classification

  • CPV45234116 — Track construction works

Lots

  • Lot 1£64m

Documents and notices

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-06afdf
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
www.networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk PSQ_3920
Expression Of Interest Deadline
10 Jul 2026, 15:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
The next stage following the PSQ will be the issue of the ITT to the four highest ranked suppliers that meet the mandatory requirements. The ITT will seek tender submissions for the tunnel package covering Stalybridge and Scout Tunnels, including the ES5 design development activities and the proposed delivery approach for ES6–8 construction and closeout. Tender responses will be evaluated across the relevant qualification, technical and commercial requirements to identify the most advantageous tender for this specialist tunnels package. Following completion of evaluation and approvals, Network Rail will award ES5 and then work with the successful supplier to develop sufficient design maturity and robust target costs to support the subsequent award of ES6–8, subject to the funding envelope and budget available for the works.

Special regime

utilities

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
3 Jul 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
76,800,000
Amount
64,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical and Methodology
Description
PSQ 100% ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 25% TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY & QUALITY - 35% HEALTH & SAFETY - 10% SUSTAINABILITY/ENVIRONMENTAL - SOCIAL VALUE - 10% INTEGRATION -10% ISO44001/Collaboration - 10% ITT Technical: 70% Commercial & Pricing Evaluation – 30%

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
4

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
1. Supplier Financial Health Model Score greater than or equal to 40%. 2. Debarment Details 3. The following insurances in place post contract award: - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £10m - Public Liability Insurance = £10m - Professional Indemnity Insurance = £10m 4. Registry with the CDP (Central Digital Platform)
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Supplier Capability As part of the supplier selection assessment, suppliers must demonstrate that they possess the necessary technical capability and professional competence to deliver the contract. In order to participate in this procurement process, suppliers must demonstrate that they: • Hold appropriate Principal Contractor qualifications relevant to the delivery of the works and in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation. • Have demonstrable experience of acting as Principal Contractor on comparable projects. • Have the capability and competence to manage possessions and access arrangements safely and effectively where works are required within operational or controlled infrastructure environments.

Contract period

Starts
30 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
27 Apr 2035, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45234116
Description
Track construction works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
Via Bravo under PQQ_3920
Entry 3
Id
053834-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 Jun 2026, 14:29
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
We had previously done market engagement for the W2bc project in April 2024, tunnels was part of that scope.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Id
GB-PPON-PNZN-9524-VCQJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNZN-9524-VCQJ

Address

Street Address
Waterloo General Office
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 8SW
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI45

Contact

Name
Kerry Kniveton

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI45 · SE1 8SW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 053834-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·