Network Rail is seeking to establish a national framework for the supply of aggregates (including blended ballast), the management of track excavated waste (hazardous and non-hazardous), and associated rail haulage services to and from Network Rail Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs). The framework will support the provision of materials and services required for the maintenance, renewal and enhancement of the railway infrastructure across Great Britain. The procurement is divided into two Lots, each comprising a group of AHD locations. Tenderers may submit a bid for one or both Lots. Network Rail intends to award two framework contracts, with one supplier appointed to each Lot. Where the same Tenderer achieves the highest overall score for both Lots, the Tenderer's stated Lot preference will be applied and the remaining Lot will be awarded to the next highest-scoring eligible Tenderer. Further details of the Lot structure and AHD locations are set out in the procurement documents. The framework also includes provision for the future implementation of Aggregate Handling Depot (AHD) operational services at designated locations. These services will not commence automatically at the framework start date. Where Network Rail elects to introduce AHD operational services during the framework term, the scope, implementation arrangements and associated charges will be agreed in accordance with the framework contract provisions. Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Network Rail reserves the right to amend the composition of the Lots during the procurement process, including the removal of an AHD where required. Any such change will be communicated through the procurement documentation and conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. NOTE: The estimated framework value represents the total potential value across all Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs) and the maximum framework term, including any extension option. The value is based on forecast demand and includes appropriate contractual headroom. It does not represent a guaranteed spend, minimum volume commitment, or value payable to any individual supplier. Following award, requirements will be allocated between the successful suppliers in accordance with their awarded Lot.

Provision of aggregate supply, track excavated waste management and associated rail haulage services for the following Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs): Kingmoor, Doncaster, Crewe and Bescot. Renewal: The framework will have an initial term of ten (10) years. Network Rail may, at its sole discretion, extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, giving a maximum potential framework term of fifteen (15) years. Options: The framework includes an option for Network Rail to introduce Aggregate Handling Depot (AHD) operational services at designated locations during the framework term. These services do not form part of the initial scope at commencement of the framework. Any implementation will be undertaken in accordance with the framework agreement and the associated contractual provisions.

Provision of aggregate supply, track excavated waste management and associated rail haulage services for the following Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs): Westbury, Whitemoor, Eastleigh and Toton. Renewal: The framework will have an initial term of ten (10) years. Network Rail may, at its sole discretion, extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, giving a maximum potential framework term of fifteen (15) years. Options: The framework includes an option for Network Rail to introduce Aggregate Handling Depot (AHD) operational services at designated locations during the framework term. These services do not form part of the initial scope at commencement of the framework. Any implementation will be undertaken in accordance with the framework agreement and the associated contractual provisions.

Procurement Act 2023

Competitive flexible procedure

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The framework will operate on a direct award basis. Two suppliers will be appointed, with each supplier allocated responsibility for a defined Lot comprising several Aggregate Handling Depots (AHDs). Contracts under the framework will be awarded directly to the supplier responsible for the relevant Lot and associated AHDs. Pricing will be established through the tender process, with Tenderers submitting pricing for each Lot bid for in accordance with the Pricing Document. Pricing will include rates broken down by individual Aggregate Handling Depot (AHD), together with other pricing components specified in the procurement documents. The agreed prices will form the framework charges and will apply to Contract Orders issued under the framework, subject to any price adjustment mechanism set out in the framework terms and conditions. Network Rail will issue Contract Orders under the framework to instruct the relevant Deliverables. A Contract Order will be issued on commencement of the framework to facilitate ordering and payment, with a new Contract Order issued for each Contract Year. Forecast quantities will be provided at the start of each Contract Year but will be indicative only and will not constitute a guarantee of demand or a commitment to purchase any minimum volume. No further competition will be undertaken for the award of contracts under the framework.

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Bidding documents: Additional procurement documents may be issued during the procurement process through the Network Rail Sourcing Platform (Bravo). This includes documents to be provided to shortlisted suppliers at the tender stage, together with the Lease and Sub-Lease documents referenced within the procurement documentation.