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Open tender · Notice 102538-2026

CT4692 Programme Support Works Framework

East West Rail Company Limited

Value
£450m
Closes
13 Nov 2026 (5 days)
Where
UK-wide
Lots
6
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Feb 2028 – 31 Jan 2032

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

East West Rail Company Limited is setting up a framework (a list of approved suppliers it can call on) for early works on the East West Rail route, such as ground investigation, surveys, ecological and archaeological work, utilities diversions and site set-up. It runs UK-wide for a 4-year core term from 1 February 2028, with optional extensions of 2, 1 and 1 years; a place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work.

Good fit for: Specialist survey, ground investigation, ecology, archaeology or enabling works firms, including smaller and mid-tier suppliers.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Value is indicative, no spend guaranteed This value is purely indicative and not committee to be spent over the duration of the framework.
  • Two-stage process designed by the buyer Competitive flexible procedure
  • Winning several lots may be restricted submitting tenders for multiple Lots/Contracts across the Procurements does not mean a bidder will be eligible to be awarded all Lots/Contracts.
  • Lot 0 goes to a single large contractor other than Lot 0 which will be awarded to one single supplier

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

East West Railway Company intends to procure a multi-lot Programme Support Works Framework to deliver a range of enabling, survey and early-stage works in support of the East West Rail programme. The framework will provide a coordinated mechanism for the delivery of works required to prepare the route ahead of main construction. These activities are expected to include (but are not limited to): *Ground investigation and site surveys *Environmental mitigation and ecological works *Utilities surveys and diversions *Archaeological investigations and mitigation *Early site establishment works (e.g. compounds, access routes, haul roads) The purpose of the framework is to accelerate programme readiness, reduce delivery risk, and enable efficient mobilisation of future main works. The estimated value is up to £450m ex VAT (subject to change) which is spread across all lots over a period of 8 years. This value is purely indicative and not committee to be spent over the duration of the framework. The duration will be structured as a 4 year core term with the following optional extentions- 2 years, 1 year and a further 1 year (4+2+1+1). The framework lots are aligned to market specialisms to encourage participation by SMEs and Tier 2/3 suppliers with multiple suppliers awarded to each lot other than Lot 0 which will be awarded to one single supplier: Lot 0- Principle Contractor/Integrator Lot 1- Historic Environment Lot 2- Ground Investigation & Monitoring Lot 3- Environmental & Ecological Surveys Lot 4- Environmental & Ecological Works Lot 5- Enabling Works This procurement will be run concurrently with others. Bidders may tender for any or all of the Lots/Contracts identified in the table shown in document 'PSWF - Appendix Q - Lot_Contract Restrictions'. This approach is intend…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

eastwestrail.ukp.app.jaggaer.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 29 Oct 2026.

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