TRU TRUST: Immersive Training Service - Market Engagement
Provision of an immersive health, safety and wellbeing training solution, delivered at a dedicated training location on a weekly basis, including the design and delivery of realistic training scenarios, simulation technologies and interactive learning experiences to support workforce competence, safety culture and behavioural change.
Operations analysis of applications for train services between Newcastle and Brighton and Cardiff and York
ORR requires an independent operational analysis to support our assessment of two open access proposals: Grand Central's proposed Newcastle-Brighton service and First Rail (Lumo)'s proposed Cardiff-York service.
This contract is for the delivery of a new proposed tank wagon loading and unloading facility to works at Tyseley Fuel Road 12
The project will be procured under a two stage approach.
The initial stage will be the award of a Pre- Construction Agreement (PCSA) for GRIP 5.
Upon successful completion of the PCSA (GRIP 5) , the contracting authority will evaluate the detailed design and cost plan with a view to negotiating a separate works contract for GRIP Stages 6 to 8. The PCSA itself does not guarantee award of the full construction phase
Three -Lot Procurement of Works Contracts for Rail Depot and Stabling Infrastructure at Coventry Carriage Sidings, Northampton CET and Tyseley Fuel Road 12
The authority is developing a procurement for three initial rail-related lots:
Lot Project Indicative Scope
Lot 1 Coventry South Coventry Carriage Sidings Stabling and Servicing Facility
Lot 2 Northampton Riverside Northampton Riverside CET
Lot 3 Tyseley Fuel Road 12 Tyseley Road 12 Permanent Fuelling Apron
The authority presently intends to use a competitive flexible procedure and a two-stage delivery model:
Stage 1: PCSA
Completion of GRIP 5 design, further design development, and pricing of individual works packages.
Stage 2: ECC
If the authority decides to proceed, consolidation of the package pricing into a single commercial position and award of an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract on a lump-sum basis.
Lot Summaries
Lot 1: Coventry South
Coventry Carriage Sidings are located south of Coventry Station adjacent to the Leamington Line. The project is intended to develop the sidings into an operational stabling and light maintenance facility capable of supporting the Class 730 fleet and future operational needs.
Indicative scope may include:
● overnight stabling capacity for up to ten 3-car Class 730 units;
● CET servicing and tanking;
● cleaning and walking routes;
● welfare facilities;
● lighting and security systems;
● electrical infrastructure;
● operational safety systems;
● track, civils, drainage and OHLE works;
● and associated depot access and reclassification requirements.
Lot 2: Northampton Riverside
The Northampton Riverside project is intended to provide infrastructure, plant and equipment to enable CET evacuation and train servicing activities for trains stabled in Northampton Riverside Sidings A and B, together with improved access and egress for drivers.
Indicative scope may include:
● CET extraction, flushing and tanking;
● waste removal and cleaning;
● driver access and egress improvements;
● utility and service transfers;
● track and civils works;
● and any necessary UTX or other interfaces to serve the sidings.
Lot 3: Tyseley Road 12
The Tyseley Road 12 project is intended to provide a permanent embedded track fuel apron and associated servicing infrastructure to replace temporary arrangements.
Indicative scope may include:
● embedded track slab and fuelling apron;
● drainage and interceptor systems;
● fuelling and servicing systems;
● canopy structures;
● depot protection interfaces;
● lighting, CCTV and M&E;
● and works within a live operational depot environment.
Bidders may submit tenders for Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, or any combination of two or three lots. Where a bidder tenders for more than one lot, the Authority will assess the bidder's financial standing and capacity by reference to the total value and combined delivery risk of the lots bid for. A bidder must satisfy the Authority that it has the financial resources and standing to perform each lot bid for, whether awarded individually or in combination. The Authority reserves the right to limit award to the number of lots for which the bidder can demonstrate adequate financial standing.
Nexus are looking for a training provider to deliver NEC4 Contract management training. A supplier is required to deliver a certified structured NEC4 training programme comprising a minimum of eight in-person training sessions at Nexus locations across Tyne and Wear over an initial three-year contract period. The supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Nexus to develop training content and delivery schedules that align with organisational requirements and support the continued development of staff involved in procurement, project management and contract administration activities.
To enhance the knowledge, skills and capability of Nexus' Major Projects and Procurement teams through the delivery of NEC4 contract management training, enabling employees to effectively procure, administer and manage NEC4 contracts, support best practice project delivery, and ensure the successful management of future infrastructure and capital investment programmes.
The aim of this project is to improve the NEC4 contract management capability of Nexus' Major Projects and Procurement teams through the provision of specialist training, creating a knowledgeable and competent workforce capable of effectively procuring, administering and managing NEC4 contracts.
Nexus delivers a range of infrastructure, asset renewal and capital investment projects and is seeking to further develop internal capability in the use of NEC4 contracts. There is a requirement to provide structured, practical training that supports both project management and procurement professionals, ensuring a consistent understanding of NEC4 principles, responsibilities and best practice across the organisation.
The training programme will support the following objectives:
1. Develop NEC4 contract management knowledge and competency across Nexus' Major Projects and Procurement teams.
2. Improve understanding of NEC4 contract principles, processes and responsibilities throughout the contract lifecycle.
3. Ensure employees are equipped to effectively procure, administer and manage NEC4 contracts.
4. Promote best practice in contract management, risk management and collaborative working.
5. Provide practical, scenario-based learning that can be applied to live projects and procurement activities.
6. Support the successful delivery of Nexus' capital investment, infrastructure and major project programmes.
7. Establish a consistent approach to NEC4 contract management across the organisation.
8. Deliver a minimum of eight in-person training sessions over the contract term.
This will enable Nexus to realise the following benefits:
• Improved organisational understanding and application of NEC4 contracts.
• Enhanced contract management and administration capabilities.
• Increased confidence in managing contractual risk and change.
• Greater consistency in procurement and project delivery practices.
• Improved collaboration between project and procurement teams.
• Better value for money through effective contract management.
• Reduced contractual and commercial risk across Nexus projects.
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A NexusWAC-640181