Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Translink
Procurement Department
Belfast
BT2 7LX
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
Additional information can be obtained from 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
FW097 Permanent Way Contractor Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45234129 - Urban railway track construction works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Translink is responsible for both maintenance and capital works to infrastructure on the Northern Ireland Railways (NIR) network. Translink wish to establish a long-term Permanent Way Contractor framework and would like to invite expressions of interest from suppliers with a proven record in the delivery of significant rail infrastructure projects.
The Translink project team have set aside some time to engage with suitably qualified economic operators. If this is of interest please contact chris.clarke@translink.co.uk
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The scope for the Framework will be the delivery of Permanent Way projects across a wide range of work types, including the following:
• Enhancement projects related to permanent way
• Renewal / refurbishment of plain line track including ballast, rail and drainage
• Renewal / refurbishment of switch and crossings (S&C)
• Renewal / refurbishment of level crossings
• Rail milling
• Procurement of materials and equipment
In addition to the above, Suppliers will also be required to have the capability to undertake work to associated railway assets including signalling, telecoms and civils/structures as part of permanent way projects.
Work will be delivered on a design-and-build or build-only approach, and suppliers will also be required to undertake early contractor involvement (ECI)
It is anticipated that a standalone framework for minor Permanent Way works will be procured separately, utilising the NEC’s Term Service Contract (TSC). A separate pre-market engagement exercise will be carried out for this framework.
Key Features / Requirements
• Suppliers will be required to maintain an excellent standard of health, safety and environmental performance through proactive leadership and assurance
• Suppliers will be required to deliver value for money, including a Framework requirement to demonstrate both benchmarking and efficiencies over the life of the Framework
• Delivery of construction work in blockades over the Christmas period and other bank holidays are anticipated
• Suppliers will be required to deliver against social value targets to deliver a positive lasting legacy for the rail industry in Northern Ireland. This will be assessed at tender stage.
• Suppliers will be required to utilise the Rail Method of Measurement (RMM) when producing cost estimates and tender submissions
• Suppliers will be expected to undertake a range of framework-management activities including regular reporting, forecasting of spend and resource requirements and attendance at framework-level meetings
• Supplier performance will be monitored using contract performance measures (CPMs) at both project and framework-level, with a range of performance mechanisms utilised to incentivise positive performance
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 August 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
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 expressions of interest
Date
15 August 2022
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English