Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Ulsterbus
Procurement Department
Belfast
BT27AH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
FW111 Provision of Fencing and Boundary Works - Pre Market Engagement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Fencing and Boundary Works to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. Duration: 4 – 8 years Lots: • Lot 1 – Stock Proof Fencing • Lot 2 – Security Fencing The provisional scope of this framework to be undertaken by an Economic Operator includes, but may not be limited to the following: • Supply, delivery and installation of Stock Proof Fencing, Security Fencing, and other types of fencing / boundary management as required • Maintenance and repair of existing and installed fencing / boundaries, including emergency call-outs • De-Vegetation (including tree surgery), establishment of access routes, and other enabling works to facilitate supply, delivery, installation and disposal • Stakeholder / Landowner Engagement • Supply, delivery and installation of signage • Production and implementation of Safe Systems of Work and Provision of Safety-critical staff in line with Northern Ireland Railways standards and Rulebook • Normal and Abnormal shifts (i.e. Night Works / Weekends / Holiday periods) • Provision of as-built records • Removal of existing fencing and waste disposal The above scope list is not exhaustive, and other types of fencing / boundary works in relation to Infrastructure / Permanent Way / Property projects may be commissioned by the Translink under this Framework. NOTE THIS CFT IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER. PLEASE ENSURE YOU DOWNLOAD AND READ THE PRE TENDER MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNARE AND COVER LETTER WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE "CFT DOCUMENTS" AREA OF THE CFT. YOUR RESPONSE TO THIS PRE TENDER MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT VIA THE eTendersNI SECURE MESSAGING AREA OF THE Cft. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES IS 15.00 6th FEBURARY 2023. Please note: the procedure selected for this Pre-Market Engagement is not indicative of the procurement procedure to follow.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £0.01
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45234120 - Urban railway works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Fencing and Boundary Works to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. Duration: 4 – 8 years Lots: • Lot 1 – Stock Proof Fencing • Lot 2 – Security Fencing The provisional scope of this framework to be undertaken by an Economic Operator includes, but may not be limited to the following: • Supply, delivery and installation of Stock Proof Fencing, Security Fencing, and other types of fencing / boundary management as required • Maintenance and repair of existing and installed fencing / boundaries, including emergency call-outs • De-Vegetation (including tree surgery), establishment of access routes, and other enabling works to facilitate supply, delivery, installation and disposal • Stakeholder / Landowner Engagement • Supply, delivery and installation of signage • Production and implementation of Safe Systems of Work and Provision of Safety-critical staff in line with Northern Ireland Railways standards and Rulebook • Normal and Abnormal shifts (i.e. Night Works / Weekends / Holiday periods) • Provision of as-built records • Removal of existing fencing and waste disposal The above scope list is not exhaustive, and other types of fencing / boundary works in relation to Infrastructure / Permanent Way / Property projects may be commissioned by the Translink under this Framework. NOTE THIS CFT IS NOT A CALL FOR TENDER. PLEASE ENSURE YOU DOWNLOAD AND READ THE PRE TENDER MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNARE AND COVER LETTER WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE "CFT DOCUMENTS" AREA OF THE CFT. YOUR RESPONSE TO THIS PRE TENDER MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT VIA THE eTendersNI SECURE MESSAGING AREA OF THE Cft. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES IS 15.00 6th FEBURARY 2023. Please note: the procedure selected for this Pre-Market Engagement is not indicative of the procurement procedure to follow.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
A further 48 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 February 2023
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 5 August 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Ulsterbus LTD
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom