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title: "FW073 Framework for Civil Engineering Contractor"
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# FW073 Framework for Civil Engineering Contractor

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b2a8

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## Summary

Translink, based in Belfast, is conducting a procurement process for the "FW073 Framework for Civil Engineering Contractor". This framework aims to provide design services and construction works related to civil engineering projects for Northern Ireland Railways, Ulsterbus, and Metro. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 24 June 2021. The framework has a maximum value of £150 million and will cover various civil engineering works, including bridges, tunnels, and drainage systems, located throughout the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction. Companies equipped with expertise in traditional and design-build contracts, as well as those capable of delivering comprehensive civil engineering solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The competitive landscape includes both large firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that a variety of works packages will be available under this framework, making it advantageous for diverse business profiles to engage in the bidding process.

## Notice

Translink's Infrastructure and Property Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all infrastructure and property for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. In order to assist Translink's Infrastructure and Property Division in its programme of maintenance and capital projects. The purpose of this Framework is to provide design services and construction works to support the delivery of the Client's programme of capital and maintenance construction works. Typically, the work to be undertaken using this Framework is of a Civil Engineering Nature. Works Packages may be awarded under Traditional or Design and Build contracts. An overview of the type of works to be undertaken using the Framework is as follows; Bridges (under/over line, viaducts, footbridges), Culverts, Tunnels, Earthworks and Retaining Structures, Rock Cuttings (including cliffs), Sea and River Defences, Platforms, Gantries, Miscellaneous Structures e.g. water towers, Drainage systems, Permanent Way (e.g. ballasted track, slab track, switches and crossings, rail welding, track electrification), Piling / Specialist foundations, Steelwork, Vegetation removal, Handrails and Walkways, Contractor designed solutions - including temporary works, Railway support systems - Lighting columns, train wash refuelling etc This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment by the Client. A project may require all or some of the above, depending on its complexity. Your proposal MUST be submitted within the eTendersNI portal, via this CfT. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink's Infrastructure and Property Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all infrastructure and property for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. In order to assist Translink's Infrastructure and Property Division in its programme of maintenance and capital projects. The purpose of this Framework is to provide design services and construction works to support the delivery of the Client's programme of capital and maintenance construction works. Typically, the work to be undertaken using this Framework is of a Civil Engineering Nature. Works Packages may be awarded under Traditional or Design and Build contracts. An overview of the type of works to be undertaken using the Framework is as follows; Bridges (under/over line, viaducts, footbridges), Culverts, Tunnels, Earthworks and Retaining Structures, Rock Cuttings (including cliffs), Sea and River Defences, Platforms, Gantries, Miscellaneous Structures e.g. water towers, Drainage systems, Permanent Way (e.g. ballasted track, slab track, switches and crossings, rail welding, track electrification), Piling / Specialist foundations, Steelwork, Vegetation removal, Handrails and Walkways, Contractor designed solutions - including temporary works, Railway support systems - Lighting columns, train wash refuelling etc This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment by the Client. A project may require all or some of the above, depending on its complexity. Your proposal MUST be submitted within the eTendersNI portal, via this CfT. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Options: 4year initial term plus options to extend to a maximum of a further 4 years

Renewal: Option to extend to a maximum of 48 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009827-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ADMAN CIVIL PROJECTS; CHARLES BRAND GROUP; DAWSON-WAM; FOX BUILDING ENGINEERING; FP MCCANN; GIBSON BANBRIDGE; JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED TA GRAHAM; MCLAUGHLIN AND HARVEY; WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009827-2022
- 19 May 2021 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011063-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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