Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Translink
Procurement Department
Belfast
BT2 7LX
Contact
etnitranslink.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS 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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.6) Main activity
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Master Developer Opportunity - Weavers Cross Belfast
Reference number
P1683
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70110000 - Development services of real estate
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified master-developer private sector partner (PSP) with the financial means and relevant experience, skills, and resources to realise the Vision for Weavers Cross via participation in a contractual public – private (development) partnership. The Weavers Cross project is an opportunity to develop c 1.3 million sq.ft. of mixed-use development on an 8-acre site with a gross development value in the region of circa £400m. Right in the thriving heart of Belfast, the site is within a few minutes’ walk of the commercial, retail and hospitality centre of Northern Ireland’s capital city. Located at the centre of Weavers Cross itself will be Translink’s new 16000sq.m Transport Hub - a high-tech focal point for bus, rail and active travel, it will act as a catalyst for energy and growth, connecting people from all over the island and providing a gateway to all major airports. Work on the Belfast Transport Hub, which is a NI Executive Flagship Project and is publicly funded is already underway and it is evident that the Project enjoys strong support. The PSP must be able to demonstrate; • long-term public – private partnership working approaches on major regeneration projects, • exhibit strong social value credentials to deliver tangible and lasting positive social, economic and environmental impact, • provide a high-quality experienced team, • have experience of place making, creativity and a detailed understanding of how best to deliver Weavers Cross in accordance with the Vision, and • demonstrate they have the financial capacity and a credible, deliverable approach to funding the development and delivery of the Vision. Further information in relation to the Project can be found in the Memorandum of Information. Translink will be using the E Tenders NI portal to manage this procurement exercise and no other method of submission will be accepted.
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)
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70100000 - Real estate services with own property
- 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate
- 70111000 - Development of residential real estate
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified master-developer private sector partner (PSP) with the financial means and relevant experience, skills, and resources to realise the Vision for Weavers Cross via participation in a contractual public – private (development) partnership. The Weavers Cross project is an opportunity to develop c 1.3 million sq.ft. of mixed-use development on an 8-acre site with a gross development value in the region of circa £400m. Right in the thriving heart of Belfast, the site is within a few minutes’ walk of the commercial, retail and hospitality centre of Northern Ireland’s capital city. Located at the centre of Weavers Cross itself will be Translink’s new 16000sq.m Transport Hub - a high-tech focal point for bus, rail and active travel, it will act as a catalyst for energy and growth, connecting people from all over the island and providing a gateway to all major airports. Work on the Belfast Transport Hub, which is a NI Executive Flagship Project and is publicly funded is already underway and it is evident that the Project enjoys strong support. The PSP must be able to demonstrate; • long-term public – private partnership working approaches on major regeneration projects, • exhibit strong social value credentials to deliver tangible and lasting positive social, economic and environmental impact, • provide a high-quality experienced team, • have experience of place making, creativity and a detailed understanding of how best to deliver Weavers Cross in accordance with the Vision, and • demonstrate they have the financial capacity and a credible, deliverable approach to funding the development and delivery of the Vision. Further information in relation to the Project can be found in the Memorandum of Information. Translink will be using the E Tenders NI portal to manage this procurement exercise and no other method of submission will be accepted.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: See Tender Documents / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: See Tender Documents / Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £0.01
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
30 September 2022
End date
29 September 2042
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to a further 10 years by mutual agreement
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See Selection Questionnaire
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
See Selection Questionnaire
three.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
See Selection Questionnaire
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive dialogue
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 215-528655
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 August 2021
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
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NITHC
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom