Tender

FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework

TRANSLINK

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Tender

27 Aug 2024 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

Translink is inviting tenders for the "FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework," focusing on urban railway track construction works, classified under CPV code 45234129. The contracting process is currently in the Tender stage and is being procured using a selective procedure through a negotiated process with a prior call for competition. The procurement process began on 27 August 2024, with submissions required before the tender period ends on 30 September 2024 at 15:00 BST. The value of the framework is estimated at £150 million, with the contract period lasting 1800 days, including potential extensions. The work location is cited as the UK, specifically Northern Ireland (UKN0). Business responses must be submitted in English via the eTendersNI portal, adhering to the given instructions.

This framework provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in various aspects of railway construction and maintenance. Ideal bidders would include businesses capable of delivering a wide range of services from plain line renewal to complex multi-disciplinary projects involving signalling, telecoms, electrification, and civil structures. The scope includes both minor and major projects, with potential contract extensions fostering sustained business relationships and steady workflow over up to eight years. Firms with expertise in executing large-scale projects and managing disruptive operations would find this particularly advantageous as part of the competitive framework intended to support Translink’s comprehensive capital and maintenance programme.

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Notice Title

FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework

Notice Description

Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Permanent Way Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages in relation to Permanent Way across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone single-site renewals and refurbishments to large (PS20m+) Permanent Way-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction and the use of disruptive blockades / possessions. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Plain line renewal and refurbishment, Switch and crossing (S+C) renewal and refurbishment, Level crossing renewal and refurbishment, User-worked crossing (UWC) renewal and refurbishment, Re-railing, Rail milling, Ballast, Drainage, Work to sidings and depots, Rail systems enhancements (e.g., construction of new permanent way assets, track dualling, passing loops, sidings extensions, line speed improvements, realignment). To support the delivery of such Work Packages, the Supplier will be required to also have the capability to undertake work to interfacing railway assets including the following: Signalling and Telecoms, Electrification and Plant (E+P), Civils and Structures. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Permanent Way Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages in relation to Permanent Way across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone single-site renewals and refurbishments to large (PS20m+) Permanent Way-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction and the use of disruptive blockades / possessions. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Plain line renewal and refurbishment, Switch and crossing (S+C) renewal and refurbishment, Level crossing renewal and refurbishment, User-worked crossing (UWC) renewal and refurbishment, Re-railing, Rail milling, Ballast, Drainage, Work to sidings and depots, Rail systems enhancements (e.g., construction of new permanent way assets, track dualling, passing loops, sidings extensions, line speed improvements, realignment). To support the delivery of such Work Packages, the Supplier will be required to also have the capability to undertake work to interfacing railway assets including the following: Signalling and Telecoms, Electrification and Plant (E+P), Civils and Structures. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: Initial 60 month contract plus a further 36 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027351-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234100 - Railway construction works

45234129 - Urban railway track construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Potentially after an initial 60 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
paul mccollough
Contact Email
paul.mccollough@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
55STATIONR OAD
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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