---
title: "FW130 Civil Engineering Contractors Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f23b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Translink"
published: "2026-09-04"
---

# FW130 Civil Engineering Contractors Framework

Buyer: Translink  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f23b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083885-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Translink |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2026 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083885-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083885-2026
  4th September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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