The East West Rail company is set to launch a tender for the Oxford–Cambridge route, with a virtual bidders day scheduled for November 6.
The eight-year Programme Support Works Framework will consist of five lots, including archaeology, ground investigation, and principal contractor/minor civils.
The rail company 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.
Author's summary: East West Rail tender for Oxford-Cambridge route.