£700m East West Rail Tender
A virtual bidders day for preparatory and support works for the Oxford–Cambridge route is set to take place.
The eight-year Programme Support Works Framework will bring together multiple suppliers across five lots, including archaeology and ground investigation to principal contractor/minor civils.
- The tender is due out in April 2026.
- A virtual supplier briefing will be held on 6 November.
EWR Co will provide information on its emerging thinking on packaging and the contracting approach for the framework at the virtual briefing event.
Consultant Arcadis is acting as procurement and commercial partner for the £700m framework, which is due to go live in January 2027.
Author's summary: East West Rail tender announced.