Brewery Turnback Civil Engineering Project

This contract is for the Brewery Turnback project, an enhancement scheme funded by the Department for Transport (DfT). The project, previously known as the Manchester Victoria East Turnback, aims to improve the capacity and resilience of the railway network based on findings from the Central Manchester Capacity and Performance study. The work involves designing and delivering a West-facing turnback facility at Brewery Junction. Currently, terminating trains at Victoria station limit the availability of through platforms, affecting service performance. The new turnback facility will allow trains to turn back more efficiently, improving operational flexibility and providing a recovery option during disruptions. The turnback will accommodate trains up to 6 carriages long (26 meters), allowing access to and from Platforms 3-6 at Manchester Victoria station. As part of the Manchester Network Transformation Programme (MNTP), this project addresses the need for a turnback facility to enhance operational efficiency. The design and development of earlier phases (ES2-4) were completed by WSP Limited and accepted by Network Rail, but there are assumptions in the designs regarding the completion of related works. The scope of work includes the supply and installation of new infrastructure, such as cable trough routes, signal foundations, LOC foundations, ARMCO barriers, fencing, ducting systems, and URX systems. Additionally, all deliverables, including redline drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and participation in AMP016 walkouts, are required.