Scope
Description
It is the intention that this Framework will have 2 Lots, with each Lot having a schedule of rates.
Lot 1 Permanent-Way & Associated Services: This Lot will be for the delivery of professional services related to permanent way infrastructure projects and maintenance.
Lot 2 Civil & Structural Professional Services: This Lot will be for the provision of civil engineering and structures related professional services. The intention is that the supplier who attains the highest score in this tender will be appointed the Structures Maintenance Supplier. The Structures Maintenance Supplier will be issued a call-off Contract, whereby all work related to Structures Maintenance will be undertaken using this Contract. Other Civil & Structural works will be awarded via a sequence list, direct allocation or mini competition
On both Lots there will be an Active and Reserve list. Suppliers will be ranked based on their tender scores.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- Possible extension to 31 August 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
4 years (48 months)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
Lot 1. Lot 1 Permanent-Way & Associated Services:
Description
This Lot will be for the delivery of professional services related to permanent way infrastructure projects and maintenance
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Civil & Structural Professional Services:
Description
This Lot will be for the provision of civil engineering and structures related professional services. The intention is that the supplier who attains the highest score in this tender will be appointed the Structures Maintenance Supplier.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This is a pre market engagement exercise. The operational description is still under discussion and the outcome of the PME will help to finalise the tender documentation.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
2 December 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
This is a pre market engagement exercise
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Translink
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMT-7134-NRMV
22 Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT27LX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@translink.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland