FW097 Permanent Way Contractor Framework

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