Standard Suite of Contracts
It is Network Rail’s intention to always engage its contractors and suppliers on the basis of the following standard contracts.
These contracts were developed following engagement with various industry bodies and many issues raised were incorporated in the final drafting. We believe our standard suite of contracts reflect a sensible allocation of risk and responsibility between the parties and that these contracts will save management time for Network Rail and our suppliers and contractors when setting up and managing contracts.
Suppliers and contractors should always submit tenders that are compliant with the appropriately selected contract but, subject to meeting this requirement, may offer alternative tenders where this provides demonstrable benefits to Network Rail.
| Contract Reference | Version | Form of Contract | Replacing... |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR1 | 1.5 | Purchase of Goods | Replaces RT9. Version 1.5 brings the payment periodicity into line with our strategy for goods contracts. |
| NR1(S) | 1.2 | Purchase of Goods – Purchase Order version | Replaces RT9(S). Version 1.2 improves the wording of a number of clauses in order to achieve the right contractual balance between NR and our suppliers. |
| NR2(S) | 1.2 | Purchase of Services | Replaces RT10(S). Version 1.2 brings the payment periodicity into line with our strategy for services contracts |
| NR3 | 2.5 | Professional Services Agreement |
Version 2.5 allows for execution as a simple contract or Deed, corrects some errors in the Appendix and includes a number of changes following discussions with suppliers. |
| NR4 | 1.7 | Short Form Works Contract | Version 1.7 corrects some drafting errors, improves the wording of a number of clauses in order to achieve the right contractual balance between NR and our suppliers and brings the payment periodicity into line with our strategy for works contracts. |
| NR4(MT) | 1.5 | Measured term version of NR4 | Version 1.5 corrects some drafting errors, improves the wording of a number of clauses in order to achieve the right contractual balance between NR and our suppliers and brings the payment periodicity into line with our strategy for works contracts. |
| NR5 | 1.1 | General conditions of contract for the sale of used materials and equipment | New contract |
| NR6 | 1.3 | Operation and maintenance of non Network Rail plant and equipment | New contract. Version 1.3 corrects some minor formatting errors and brings the payment periodicity into line with our strategy for services contracts. |
| NR7 | 2.0 | Operation and maintenance of on-track plant | New contract |
| NR8 | 1.3 | ICE Measurement version 7th edition (Jan 2003 incorporating July 2004 amendments) | Replaces RT3. Version 1.3 corrects some minor formatting errors and allows the use of Provisional Sums. |
| NR9 | 1.5 | ICE Design & Construct 2nd Edition (September 2001 incorporating October 2001 and July 2004 amendments) |
Replaces RT16. Version 1.5 corrects some minor formatting errors and allows the use of Provisional Sums. |
| NR10 | 1.2 | JCT 05 Design & Build (2005 Edition) | New contract. Version 1.2 corrects some minor formatting errors, brings the payment periodicity into line with our strategy for works contracts and allows the use of Provisional Sums. |
| NR11 | 1.2 | MF/1 Rev 4 (2000 Edition) |
Replaces RT18. Version 1.2 makes all line references apply to the line numbering used in MF/1 and corrects two minor errors |
| NR12 | 1.0 | ICE Target Cost (February 2006 Edition) incorporating design | Replaces RT24 |
| NR12(A) | 1.0 | ICE Target Cost (February 2006 Edition) | Replaces RT24 |
| NR13(A) | 1.1 | Framework Contract for Goods | New contract. Version 1.1 corrects some minor drafting errors in version 1.0. |
| NR13(B) | 1.0 | Framework Contract for Services | New contract |
| NR13(C) | 1.1 | Framework Contract for Works | New contract. Version 1.1 corrects some minor drafting errors in version 1.0. |
| NR14 | 1.1 | JCT SBC 2005 with Quantities | New contract. Version 1.1 corrects some minor formatting errors and brings the payment periodicity into line with our strategy for works contracts. |
| NR15 | 2.0 | MF/2 Rev 1 (1999 Edition) |
New contract. Version 2.0 corrects some drafting errors and improves the wording of a number of clauses in order to achieve the right contractual balance between NR and our suppliers. |
Additional Supporting Documents
Parent Company Guarantee
Parent Company Guarantee for Frameworks
Collateral Warranty - Consultant
Collateral Warranty - Construct Only
Collateral Warranty - Design and Construct
Vesting Certificate
Claims Allocation and Handling Agreement (CAHA)
If you require further information on our forms of contract, please email ContractsEvaluation@networkrail.co.uk.