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Fire Assurance Framework

Northern Trains Limited · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 17:46.

Opportunity overview

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) intends to establish a Fire Assurance Framework to support Northern Trains Limited (NTL) in delivering fire safety and compliance activities across its station portfolio. The framework will provide access to specialist services, including Fire Risk Assessments, Evacuation Plans, and associated fire remedial works where necessary. The Framework will be structured across two specialist lots to ensure the appropriate alignment of Supplier/Contractor capability with the diverse and technically complex requirements of station environments. The proposed lots are as follows: LOT 1 Professional Services Advising whether the stations Northern are responsible for complying with the functional requirements of Building Regulations. Identifying recommendations for Northern to enable compliance with any relevant legislation and the functional requirements of Building Regulations. Reviewing and commenting on the Fire Strategy document issued to Northern, supporting new stations / AfA schemes against building regulations and relevant fire standards for rail stations. Highlighting any risks that the Fire Strategy documentation may pose to Northern as the designated SFO. Identifying recommendations for Northern in response to risks identified. Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs). Reviewing relevant packages issued by the contractors’ team against compliance with the station fire strategy. Peer reviewing of emergency evacuation plans and FRAs, developed by Northern or other parties. Reviewing and endorsing of documentation already produced such as Probabilistic Fire Risk Assessments. Proposing fire safety management arrangements including staff training, inspection, and review requirements. Attending at least one site visit per station to get familiar with the station layout and facilities during the construction phase, where applicable. Attending fire strategy consultation meetings on behalf of Northern. LOT 2 Remedial Works Reinstating fire doors: Ensuring that fire doors are properly installed and functioning, preventing fire spread. Fire compartmentation: Implementing fire compartmentation systems to separate different areas of a building to limit the spread of fire. Fire stopping: Installing fire stopping materials to seal gaps between combustible materials and prevent the spread of fire. Emergency lighting: Installing emergency lighting systems to ensure that escape routes areas are visible in case of a fire. Fire alarm systems: Upgrading or installing fire alarm systems to detect and alert occupants to potential fire hazards. The Framework is designed to facilitate the call-off of works packages on both a programme and project basis, providing flexibility, scalability, and value for money. NTL is seeking to establish collaborative, long-term relationships with Framework Contractors, underpinned by strong governance, effective contract management, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes across its works infrastructure portfolio. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Construction-work./D2WCGEM222 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D2WCGEM222

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV71313410 — Risk or hazard assessment for construction
  • CPV90711100 — Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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-078b25
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Apr 2030, 00:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71313410
Description
Risk or hazard assessment for construction
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
90711100
Description
Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Northern Trains Limited ("NTL") is seeking to undertake early market engagement with suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers in advance of a forthcoming procurement to establish a Fire Assurance Framework. The proposed framework will support Northern Trains Limited (NTL) in delivering fire safety and compliance activities across its station portfolio. The framework will provide access to specialist services, including Fire Risk Assessments, Evacuation Plans, and associated fire remedial works where necessary. NTL invites interested Suppliers to attend a virtual Pre-Market Engagement session, which will be held on: 26th October 2026 at 11:00am via Microsoft Teams The session will include a presentation delivered by the Project and Procurement Teams, outlining the strategic objectives of the Framework, the anticipated scope of works, and the proposed procurement approach. The session will provide insight into the following areas: -Overview of the Fire Assurance Framework. -Scope of works and technical requirements. -Anticipated lotting structure. -Procurement route, timelines, and key milestones NTL is also seeking feedback from the market to help inform the development of the procurement strategy, including: -Proposed contracting model (e.g. framework structure, call-off -mechanisms) -Pricing approaches and cost management mechanisms -Commercial terms NTL may also invite Suppliers to participate in one-to-one follow-up meetings, which are expected to take place shortly after the session. Selection for these sessions will be at NTL's sole discretion. This pre-market engagement is being undertaken to inform NTL's approach and does not constitute a commitment to commence a procurement process. To express interest in attending the Pre-Market Engagement session, please email: simon.jackson2@northernrailway.co.uk Please include your organisation's name, contact details and the name of attendees. A calendar invitation with joining details will follow. Suppliers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this preliminary market engagement exercise and that if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from the subsequent related procurement process. Engaging Suppliers will not receive preferential treatment in any procurement tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work.
Due
26 Oct 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
098656-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
19 Oct 2026, 16:38
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Northern Trains Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PZCJ-2164-HJQZ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PZCJ-2164-HJQZ

Address

Street Address
George Stephenson House, Toft Green
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO1 6JT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE21

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · York · UKE21 · YO1 6JT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 098656-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Early-stage planned framework for fire assurance across Northern Trains station portfolio. Two proposed lots cover professional fire-safety advice and assessments, plus fire remedial works. This is not evidence that bidding is open.

Who this may suit

Potential fit for fire-safety consultancies and contractors with station-environment experience. Lot 1 concerns advisory, assessment and document-review services; Lot 2 concerns specified fire remedial works.

Key points identified

  • Lot 1 professional services scopeFire compliance advice, Fire Risk Assessments, fire-strategy and emergency-evacuation-plan review, peer review, site visits and consultation-meeting attendance.Evidence: "LOT 1 Professional Services" includes "Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)", "Reviewing and commenting on the Fire Strategy document", "Peer reviewing of emergency evacuation plans and FRAs" and "Attending fire strategy consultation meetings".
  • Lot 2 remedial works scopeFire-door reinstatement, compartmentation, fire stopping, emergency lighting, and fire-alarm-system works.Evidence: "LOT 2 Remedial Works" lists "Reinstating fire doors", "Fire compartmentation", "Fire stopping", "Emergency lighting" and "Fire alarm systems".
  • Station-environment capabilityCapability aligned to diverse and technically complex station environments is sought.Evidence: The framework is structured "to ensure the appropriate alignment of Supplier/Contractor capability with the diverse and technically complex requirements of station environments."
95% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
098656-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078b25
First published
19 Oct 2026
Last checked
19 Oct 2026, 17:46
Notice versions reviewed
1

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
19 Oct 2026
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