Scotland's Railway Electrification Framework

Network Rail Infrastructure LtdcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-064e73Procurement Act 2023Utilities regimeplanning

Estimated value

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

11 Feb 2026

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Description

The framework will support the efficient, consistent development, delivery, entry into service and handback of electrification elements that are key to the delivery of the decarbonisation programme in Scotland. Network Rail intend to procure a framework that will appoint one (1) Contractor for the delivery of the overhead line electrification (Based on UK Master series), traction power, power and distribution, ancillaries & associated design works across Scotland. The procurement shall be awarded under a nil value NR30 Framework Commission Agreement. The initial estimate of the value of works currently intended to be awarded under the Framework is approximately £300m over the effective period of the Framework. Scotland's Railway has provided for a total Framework value of £450m, taking into account emerging works which are yet to be identified which may become necessary during the effective period.

Scope

Reference
SR--PR-25-118
Total value
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Mar 2027 to 29 Feb 2032
Possible extension to 28 Feb 2035

3 year extension clause (1+1+1)

Main category
works
CPV classifications
45234100
31321100
45230000
45232200
71320000
Contract locations
Scotland, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical QuestionsAs per procurement documentsquality60.00%
CommercialAs per procurement documentsprice40.00%