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title: "FW109 Ballast Rehabilitation Establishment Programme Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041ae7"
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buyer: "TRANSLINK"
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# FW109 Ballast Rehabilitation Establishment Programme Framework

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041ae7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "FW109 Ballast Rehabilitation Establishment Programme Framework" is led by Translink, a buying organisation based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The project falls under the urban railway works industry category and involves the establishment of a framework for the operation, maintenance, and management of a Ballast Cleaner System. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for December 18th, 2023. The contracting authority is seeking suppliers to support their capital and maintenance works programme, with a total contract value of 150 million GBP for a 6-year term.

This tender opportunity from Translink presents an attractive prospect for businesses operating in the railway construction and urban railway works sectors, particularly those with expertise in the maintenance and management of railway infrastructure. The selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure and prior call for competition offers a chance for qualified suppliers to secure long-term contracts and potentially benefit from renewal options. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the bid validity period until June 15th, 2024, and consider the availability of two annual extension options post the initial 6-year contract term to maximise growth opportunities through this procurement process.

## Notice

Translink wish to establish a Framework for the Operation, Maintenance and Management of a Ballast Cleaner System to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. It is anticipated this Framework Arrangement will consist of one Primary supplier and one reserve supplier commencing in September 2023 for a 6 year term with two further annual extension options. 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 wish to establish a Framework for the Operation, Maintenance and Management of a Ballast Cleaner System to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. It is anticipated this Framework Arrangement will consist of one Primary supplier and one reserve supplier commencing in September 2023 for a 6 year term with two further annual extension options. 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: Two further annual extension options after 72 months

Renewal: Potentially after 6 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034123-2023 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT38 8UP |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Greenisland |
| Westminster constituency | East Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234120 - Urban railway works

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034123-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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