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FW130 Civil Engineering Contractors Framework

Translink

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Planning

04 Sep 2026 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Translink intends to establish a new framework for civil engineering construction works across its transport and utilities-related activities. The scope is described as complete or part construction and civil engineering work, covering works rather than the supply of goods or standalone professional services. The framework will be used by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, with delivery locations and individual work packages to be defined as the procurement develops. This is a single planned lot covering the framework’s civil engineering construction requirements. Businesses involved in infrastructure construction, enabling works, highways, structures, groundworks or related civil engineering delivery may therefore find the planned scope relevant, subject to the detailed requirements that will be developed through market engagement.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Translink has stated its intention to establish the framework, but it is not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to publish the next notice on 1 February 2027. The framework is expected to run from 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2031, with a possible extension period taking the maximum end date to 30 September 2035. Translink plans to use a framework agreement under the utilities regime. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with responses to the PME questionnaire expected by 25 September 2026 through the stated electronic process. The procurement is below the relevant threshold. No contract value is stated.

This planning exercise is relevant to civil engineering contractors that can deliver construction works for a public transport and utilities organisation, either as a main contractor or potentially as part of delivery teams supporting larger framework suppliers. Firms should prepare evidence of experience in comparable civil engineering construction, the ability to resource multiple work packages over a long-running framework, and the capacity to meet public-sector health, safety, quality, environmental and operational controls when these are set out. The framework structure may suit businesses seeking repeat call-off work rather than a single project. The planned market engagement is the opportunity to help Translink shape its requirements, so contractors should review the PME material and be ready to explain their relevant capabilities, delivery capacity and experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FW130 Civil Engineering Contractors Framework

Notice Description

PME for establishing a new framework for Civil Engineering Construction Works. PME Questionnaire to be published

Planning Information

Read PME Cover letter then complete and submit PME Questionnaire via etendersni

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f23b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083885-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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