Planning

FW098 Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework

TRANSLINK

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Planning

08 Jul 2022 at 10:19

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Translink, the public transport authority in Northern Ireland, which is planning to establish a Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework (FW098). The project, valued at over £150 million, aims to span a duration of 5-8 years and encompasses works related to railway signalling. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by contacting Translink before the tender period ends on 15th August 2022. The framework will include various project types, including enhancements and minor projects related to signalling and telecommunications within the Northern Ireland Railways network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in railway infrastructure, particularly those with experience in signalling and telecoms projects. Businesses that meet the stringent requirements regarding health, safety, and environmental standards, and demonstrate capabilities in design, construction, and project management will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers focusing on delivering social value and showcasing cost efficiencies over the project's lifespan will be favourably regarded. This is a chance for qualified contractors to expand their operations in a thriving sector within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FW098 Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework

Notice Description

Translink is responsible for both maintenance and capital works to infrastructure on the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) network. Translink wish to establish a long-term Signalling and Telecoms (S and T) Contractor framework and would like to invite expressions of interest from suppliers with a proven record in the delivery of significant rail infrastructure projects. The Translink project team has set aside some time to engage with suitably qualified economic operators. If this is of interest please contact linda.brown@translink.co.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink is responsible for both maintenance and capital works to infrastructure on the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) network. Translink wish to establish a long-term Signalling and Telecoms (S and T) Contractor framework and would like to invite expressions of interest from suppliers with a proven record in the delivery of significant rail infrastructure projects. Key Framework Details The anticipated duration of the framework is 5-8 years, and the anticipated value of the framework is in excess of PS150 million. The NEC4 suite of contracts will be utilised. It is the intention that multiple suppliers will be appointed to the Framework, with work allocated either directly to framework suppliers or via secondary competition within the framework . Scope The scope for the Framework will be the delivery of S and T projects across a wide range of work types, including the following: * Enhancement projects related to S and T * Resignalling * Renewal / upgrade of level crossings * Projects related to the Northern Ireland Route Operating Centre (NIROC ) * Minor S and T projects * Procurement of materials and equipment Suppliers will also be required to have the capability to undertake S and T design and deliver ancillary civils works as part of S and T projects. Work will be delivered on a design-and-build or build-only approach, and suppliers will also be required to undertake early contractor involvement (ECI). Key Features / Requirements * Suppliers will be required to maintain an excellent standard of health, safety and environmental performance through proactive leadership and assurance * Suppliers will be required to deliver value for money, including a Framework requirement to demonstrate both benchmarking and efficiencies over the life of the Framework * Delivery of construction work in blockades over the Christmas period and other bank holidays are anticipated * Suppliers will be required to deliver against social value targets to deliver a positive lasting legacy for the rail industry in Northern Ireland. This will be assessed at tender stage. * Suppliers will be required to utilise the Rail Method of Measurement (RMM) when producing cost estimates and tender submissions * Suppliers will be expected to undertake a range of framework-management activities including regular reporting, forecasting of spend and resource requirements and attendance at framework-level meetings * Supplier performance will be monitored using contract performance measures (CPMs) at both project and framework-level, with a range of performance mechanisms utilised to incentivise positive performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034fd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018731-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234115 - Railway signalling works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
linda.brown@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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