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title: "FW096 Permanent Way Works Delivery Framework"
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# FW096 Permanent Way Works Delivery Framework

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b0f6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the FW096 Permanent Way Works Delivery Framework, managed by Translink, involves various types of railway construction works, with a focus on planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment, site clearance, and vegetation management. This selective procurement, adopting the restricted procedure, covers the Belfast area and involves a Framework Agreement under the GPA. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 18th September 2024, with contracts signed on 17th September 2024. The estimated total value is anticipated to be up to £120 million, subject to business case development and funding. Suppliers were required to submit their responses via the eTendersNI portal, with no other methods accepted.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway construction and related services, particularly those capable of delivering complex maintenance and safety-critical work. SMEs and large corporations alike can benefit from long-term contracts under the NEC4 framework, contributing to projects ranging from minor designs to significant vegetation management and restructuring works. Companies specialising in technical consultancy, material supply, plant operation, and embedded staffing are particularly well-suited to compete, promising substantial business growth potential.

## Notice

This Framework is being established to deliver the following types of work, and Suppliers must be capable of undertaking all elements of the Framework Scope. The majority of Work Packages are anticipated to be instructed using Task Orders and Service Orders under the Framework's associated Term Service Contract (TSC). Further details are set out within the Scope for that contract, but are expected to include the following: * Planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment and minor renewals activity to Permanent Way * Supply and supervision of safety-critical labour, plant and safe systems of work * Site clearance * Vegetation management * Intrusive and non-intrusive surveys and inspections * Installation, repairs, or maintenance to fencing or signage * Supply of materials or equipment * Supply, operation, and maintenance of plant including on-track plant * Resurfacing works to roads and level crossings The Supplier may be required to undertake other construction activity utilising the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) or NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC). These are anticipated to be utilised for the following: * Minor / low-complexity standalone projects that are Permanent-Way led * Significant vegetation management, clearance, survey or fencing work that warrants use of these contract types The Supplier may be required to undertake professional services using the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC), including (but not limited to) the following: * Minor design activity in relation to Permanent Way * Provision of embedded staff within the Client's organisation on a fixed-term basis * Technical advice / early contractor involvement * Surveys or studies The Supplier may be required to supply plant, equipment or materials utilising the NEC4 Supply Short Contract (SSC). 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

This Framework is being established to deliver the following types of work, and Suppliers must be capable of undertaking all elements of the Framework Scope. The majority of Work Packages are anticipated to be instructed using Task Orders and Service Orders under the Framework's associated Term Service Contract (TSC). Further details are set out within the Scope for that contract, but are expected to include the following: * Planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment and minor renewals activity to Permanent Way * Supply and supervision of safety-critical labour, plant and safe systems of work * Site clearance * Vegetation management * Intrusive and non-intrusive surveys and inspections * Installation, repairs, or maintenance to fencing or signage * Supply of materials or equipment * Supply, operation, and maintenance of plant including on-track plant * Resurfacing works to roads and level crossings The Supplier may be required to undertake other construction activity utilising the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) or NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC). These are anticipated to be utilised for the following: * Minor / low-complexity standalone projects that are Permanent-Way led * Significant vegetation management, clearance, survey or fencing work that warrants use of these contract types The Supplier may be required to undertake professional services using the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC), including (but not limited to) the following: * Minor design activity in relation to Permanent Way * Provision of embedded staff within the Client's organisation on a fixed-term basis * Technical advice / early contractor involvement * Surveys or studies The Supplier may be required to supply plant, equipment or materials utilising the NEC4 Supply Short Contract (SSC). 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. Additional information: The estimated value for the Framework is anticipated to be sixty million pounds (PS60,000,000). The value of the Framework may be increased to PS120 million pounds (PS120,000,000) in the event of proposed enhancement schemes progressing, but these are subject to both business case development and funding.

Options: Option to extend the Framework for a further 36 months following the 3-year initial term.

Renewal: Initial contract period 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 36 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029802-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | No earlier than end of year 2 of the extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | ADMAN CIVIL PROJECTS; BABCOCK RAIL; FP MCCANN; JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED REGISTERED NAME GRAHAM TRADING NAME; MCLAUGHLIN AND HARVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234100 - Railway construction works

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029802-2024
- 9 Mar 2023 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006913-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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