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title: "FW097 Permanent Way Contractor Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0362d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2024-05-03"
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# FW097 Permanent Way Contractor Framework

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0362d0

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## Summary

Translink has issued the tender titled "Pre Market Engagement - FW097 Permanent Way Contractor Framework" within the urban railway track construction works category. The procurement process has an active status and involves the submission of completed questionnaires by the deadline of 8th September 2022. The total contract value is 150 million GBP, and the duration is set for 1440 days. The procedure selected for this pre-market engagement is not indicative of the procurement procedure to follow. The buying organization, Translink, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, is seeking responses via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. The tender period ends on 8th September 2022 with the bid opening scheduled for the same day.

This tender by Translink presents an opportunity for businesses involved in railway construction works to engage in the provision of Permanent Way Contractor services. Suitable businesses willing to undertake a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition procurement method can benefit from this framework agreement. The tender offers a substantial contract value of 150 million GBP with potential extension options up to 36 months. Businesses capable of delivering the specified work packages, including interfacing with railway assets such as Signalling and Telecoms, Electrification and Plant (E+P), and Civils and Structures, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process to support their growth and development.

## Notice

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.

Options: Extension options up to 36 months

Renewal: After 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014333-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Contract notice - October 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234129 - Urban railway track construction works

## Release History

- 3 May 2024 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014333-2024
- 15 Dec 2022 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035543-2022
- 25 Aug 2022 at 09:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023739-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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