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Published 19 May 2021, 12:14 BST

Official UK procurement notice

FW073 Framework for Civil Engineering Contractor

Official notice

Authority: Translink (Public body)

Framework agreementWorksRestricted procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£150,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 24 Jun 2021awarded 4 Apr 2022

Re-procurement plannedFW130 Civil Engineering Contractors Framework · tender expected

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Translink’s Infrastructure and Property Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all infrastructure and property for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. In order to assist Translink’s Infrastructure and Property Division in its programme of maintenance and capital projects. The purpose of this Framework is to provide design services and construction works to support the delivery of the Client’s programme of capital and maintenance construction works. Typically, the work to be undertaken using this Framework is of a Civil Engineering Nature. Works Packages may be awarded under Traditional or Design and Build contracts. An overview of the type of works to be undertaken using the Framework is as follows; Bridges (under/over line, viaducts, footbridges), Culverts, Tunnels, Earthworks and Retaining Structures, Rock Cuttings (including cliffs), Sea and River Defences, Platforms, Gantries, Miscellaneous Structures e.g. water towers, Drainage systems, Permanent Way (e.g. ballasted track, slab track, switches and crossings, rail welding, track electrification), Piling / Specialist foundations, Steelwork, Vegetation removal, Handrails and Walkways, Contractor designed solutions – including temporary works, Railway support systems – Lighting columns, train wash refuelling etc This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment by the Client. A project may require all or some of the above, depending on its complexity. Your proposal MUST be submitted within the eTendersNI portal, via this CfT. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CPV: Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 7 suppliers · 14 bids received (2.0 per place) · 9 appointed (full)

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£150,000,000
Extensions: 4year initial term plus options to extend to a maximum of a further 4 years · Option to extend to a maximum of 48 monthsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “FW073 Framework for Civil Engineering Contractor” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 7 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
19 May 2021, 12:14 BST
Last source update
13 Apr 2022, 08:20 BST
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-009827
Classification (CPV)
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN0)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b2a8 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
24 Jun 2021, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en

Timeline

24 Jun 2021 → 24 Jun 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    24 Jun 2021, 15:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    13 Apr 2022, 08:20 BST
  3. Bids must remain valid until
    24 Jun 2022, 23:59 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    13 Apr 2022, 08:20 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 9admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 146 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 4 Apr 2022

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract

    Signed
    4 Apr 2022
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
14bids · 14 electronic · 9 from abroad6——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Translink

Contracting authorityPublic bodyUrban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services Procurement Department, Belfast, UK, BT2 7LXContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • NITHCReview body Belfast
  • Ulsterbus LimitedReview body Belfast

Framework contractors & participating bidders

9 commercial parties on the notice
  • ADMAN CIVIL PROJECTS LIMITEDFramework contractor 4 Bankmore Way East, OMAGH, UK, BT79 0NZContact email, phone
  • CHARLES BRAND GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor 21-23 Sydenham Road, BELFAST, UK, BT3 9HAContact email, phone
  • DAWSON-WAM LTDFramework contractor THE MOORS, BEDFORD, UK, MK45 5BJContact email, phone
  • FP McCannFramework contractor Knockloughrim Quarry, 3 Drumard Road, MAGHERAFELT, UK, BT45 8QAContact email, phone
  • Fox Building Engineering LtdFramework contractor 250 Drumnakilly Road, OMAGH, UK, BT79 9PUContact email, phone
  • GIBSON BANBRIDGE LTDFramework contractor 1 Kilmacrew Road,, BANBRIDGE, UK, BT32 4ESContact email, phone
  • JOHN GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED TA GRAHAMFramework contractor 5 BALLYGOWAN ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH, UK, BT26 6HXContact email, phone
  • McLaughlin and Harvey LimitedFramework contractor 15 Trench Road, NEWTOWNABBEY, UK, BT36 4TYContact email, phone
  • WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITEDFramework contractor MAXIM 3, PARKLANDS AVENUE, MOTHERWELL, UK, ML1 4WQContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.