Provision of Fire Risk Assessment for Network Rail, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited · Central government
In brief
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited awarded this contract to Global Hse Solutions Ltd, Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited and Jacobs U.K. Limited and 3 others on 24 August 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £2,800,829 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
To provide fire risk assessments or reviews as directed at specified locations. The contractor(s) will provide where requested, fire engineering support, guidance and direction for both projects and actions, which may include Landlord Consents, Project Site Visits, Project Plan review, but not limited to those. Fire training for persons who are responsible for sites will be provided under the appropriate lot where required meeting legislation, site requirements and use of current systems to support those requiring the training. Contractors will also carry out, where required, assessments for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres in accordance with current regulations and, where…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Risk Assessments – Non-Critical Locations 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversOccupied (staffed) and unoccupied (unstaffed) locations such as, depots, offices, small stations | — | £2,800,829 |
| Fire Risk Assessments – Critical Locations 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversKey locations such as, larger stations and other premises as designated by respective companies | — | £2,800,829 |
| Fire Strategy 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversRailway stations and premises, while aligning with standards like BS 8644-1 and incorporating lessons from the Grenfell Inquiry to ensure safe design, operation, and emergency preparedness. This will also need to align for NR locations with NRs 6-step procedures | — | £2,800,829 |
| Fire Engineering Support 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversFire engineering guidance for projects by a chartered fire engineer to assess and design bespoke fire strategies—especially for complex or non-standard buildings—ensuring compliance with legislation, enhancing safety outcomes, and enabling efficient, risk-informed solutions beyond prescriptive standards. | — | £2,800,829 |
| Fire Training 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversThis lot involves training for fire risk assessors ahead of expected legislation changes. External companies currently cover this training | — | £2,800,829 |
| Desear 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversWhere required outside a normal fire risk assessment, DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) risk assessment is a structured process to identify, evaluate, and control risks from flammable substances or explosive atmospheres in the workplace, ensuring compliance with legal duties and implementing safe systems of work to protect people, property, and operation. | — | £2,800,829 |
| Tunnels 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversTo undertake risk assessment on tunnels using the NR Technical Authority approved tool. Any bidders in this lot will need to have been approved by the TA on the use prior to bidding and have a chartered fire engineer in place to support. | — | £2,800,829 |
| GWR Fire Risk 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 What this lot coversFire Risk Assessments (Non-Critical), Fire Risk Assessments (Critical), Fire Engineering Support & Fire Training (Great Western Railway) | — | £2,800,829 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Hse Solutions Ltd | Fire Risk Assessments – Non-Critical Locations, Fire Risk Assessments – Critical Locations, Fire Strategy, Fire Engineering Support, Fire Training, GWR Fire Risk | £1,547,355 | Awarded 24 August 2026 |
| Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited 4 bids received | Fire Risk Assessments – Non-Critical Locations | £1,547,355 | Awarded 24 August 2026 |
| Jacobs U.K. Limited | Fire Risk Assessments – Critical Locations, Fire Strategy, Fire Engineering Support, Tunnels | £1,547,355 | Awarded 24 August 2026 |
| Modus Rail Limited (SME) | Fire Training, Desear | £1,547,355 | Awarded 24 August 2026 |
| Hallmark Compliance Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Desear | £1,547,355 | Awarded 24 August 2026 |
| WSP UK Limited 3 bids received | Tunnels | £1,547,355 | Awarded 24 August 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 073942-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 081358-2026
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From notice 073942-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 14 November 2025, last updated 26 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.