FW097 Permanent Way Contractor Framework

Description

Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Permanent Way Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages in relation to Permanent Way across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone single-site renewals and refurbishments to large (£20m+) Permanent Way-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction and the use of disruptive blockades / possessions. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Plain line renewal and refurbishment, Switch and crossing (S+C) renewal and refurbishment, Level crossing renewal and refurbishment, User-worked crossing (UWC) renewal and refurbishment, Re-railing, Rail milling, Ballast, Drainage, Work to sidings and depots, Rail systems enhancements (e.g., construction of new permanent way assets, track dualling, passing loops, sidings extensions, line speed improvements, realignment). To support the delivery of such Work Packages, the Supplier will be required to also have the capability to undertake work to interfacing railway assets including the following: Signalling and Telecoms, Electrification and Plant (E+P), Civils and Structures. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. Lot 1: Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Permanent Way Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages in relation to Permanent Way across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone single-site renewals and refurbishments to large (£20m+) Permanent Way-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction and the use of disruptive blockades / possessions. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Plain line renewal and refurbishment, Switch and crossing (S+C) renewal and refurbishment, Level crossing renewal and refurbishment, User-worked crossing (UWC) renewal and refurbishment, Re-railing, Rail milling, Ballast, Drainage, Work to sidings and depots, Rail systems enhancements (e.g., construction of new permanent way assets, track dualling, passing loops, sidings extensions, line speed improvements, realignment). To support the delivery of such Work Packages, the Supplier will be required to also have the capability to undertake work to interfacing railway assets including the following: Signalling and Telecoms, Electrification and Plant (E+P), Civils and Structures. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.