How to win: Design & Construction Framework

About this contract

Northern Trains Limited is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services in the North of England. Northern Trains Limited is publishing this notice on behalf of itself and a number of 'Participating Authorities' including Train Operating Companies in Great Britain (see Section VI.3 below) to establish a framework for Design services, Design & Construction Works, and Construction Works to support the delivery of infrastructure, asset enhancement, refurbishment, renewal and construction projects across its network of stations, depots, train care centres and other operational property assets. The framework will enable Northern Trains Limited and the Participating Authorities to run mini-competitions for Design Services, Design & Construction Works, and Construction Works and directly award call-off contracts for their requirements among suppliers appointed to the framework. The Framework allows all Participating Authorities to use it, however, it has been developed primarily to serve the needs of the operators in the North of England, taking advantage of geographical synergies. Accordingly, its principal intended users are Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Tran

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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