Network Rail has launched the tender for suppliers to bid for the next load of track work contracts, thought to be the largest of its kind being undertaken.
The tender process is valued at up to £5bn. A Contract Notice has been issued in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The contracts cover 10 years of railway track work, which will be starting in 2019. They will also introduce three new alliances between Network Rail and construction suppliers.
The new alliances are North Alliance (for the Scotland Route), Central Alliance (London North West, London North East and East Midland routes), South Alliance (Anglia, South East, Wessex, Western and Wales routes).
Because of the large scale of the contracts, the bidders will be expected to exhibit their commitment to such a long-term goal.
What did the officials say?
Steve Featherstone, Network Rail's director for Track said
‘Combining our plain line expertise with that of switches & crossings will bring huge benefits to both our route customers and the wider supply chain. The proven alliance model offers a flexible and cost effective solution with a greater focus on each route's specific requirements and needs.'
You can see the Contract Notice here
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Sounds like a good idea. That could also boost the electrification on parts of the railways in England, Wales and Scotland that were planned to be electrified before it was postponed or cancelled. Including 25kv OHL electrification and 3rd Rail electrification on some non-electrified lines in the Southern Region.