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FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework

Translink

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Apr 2026 at 16:26

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27 Aug 2024 at 17:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink, located in Belfast, UK, has completed the award process for the FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework, a strategic procurement seeking to engage contractors for extensive railway construction works. The industry category is classified under urban railway track construction. The procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, aimed at ensuring that capable contractors are chosen for this extensive framework. The framework supports the delivery of capital and maintenance works, with a focus on railway renovation, including standalone site renewals and large-scale multidisciplinary projects. The initial tender phase closed on 30 September 2024, evolving from planning to tender and finally the award stage as of 2 April 2026. The contract involves substantial financial allocation towards enhancing railway infrastructure across various locations in the UK.

This procurement framework presents significant potential opportunities for contractors specialising in railway construction, civil engineering, and signalling works. The framework includes a variety of work packages, such as track renewals, rail milling, and line speed improvements, among others, thus catering to diverse aspects of railway enhancement projects. Due to its multidimensional scope involving interfacing railway assets like Telecoms and Electrification, this tender is ideal for large-scale suppliers with the capacity for cross-disciplinary projects. Companies like McLaughlin and Harvey Limited, BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED, Amey Rail Limited, and FP McCann are prime examples of organisations that have successfully been awarded contracts, illustrating the scope for similar large enterprises seeking to expand their operations in the rail infrastructure sector. Businesses with expertise in engineering, construction, and multi-discipline design would find this framework conducive to growth and expansion in the UK's railway network development.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Potentially after an initial 60 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Amey Rail Limited

BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED

FP McCann

McLaughlin and Harvey Limited

Further Information

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