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Published 14 Nov 2022, 17:15 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

FW098 Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework

Official notice

Authority: Ulsterbus·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreementWorksRestricted procedure
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN0)
Framework ceiling (notional)£250,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Dec 2022awarded 16 Apr 2024
Framework period 5 yrsends 31 Jul 2028 · extension options published · starts 1 Aug 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Translink” is establishing a Framework for the provision of Signalling and Telecoms (S and T) 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 S and T across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone renewals and refurbishments to large S and T-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction. The scope types that are required under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Signalling, Telecoms, Systems, Electrification and Plant (E and P), Civils, permanent way and structures work associated with S and T projects and Testing and commissioning. 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.

CPV: Railway signalling works

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 3 suppliers · 5 bids received (1.7 per place) · 2 appointed
Framework period
5 yrs from 1 Aug 2023

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 5 yrsPublished value£250,000,000
Contract period: 1 Aug 2023 – 31 Jul 2028 (5 yrs)
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Extension options up to 36 months · A further 36 renewal optionVariant bids: not allowed
45234115 Railway signalling works

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
  • “FW098 Signalling and Telecoms Contractor Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 3 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
Yes
First published
14 Nov 2022, 17:15 GMT
Last source update
16 Apr 2024, 15:40 BST
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-012393
Classification (CPV)
Railway signalling works
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN0)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-038450 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Appointment period ends
15 Dec 2022, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Timeline

15 Dec 2022 → 16 Apr 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    15 Dec 2022, 15:00 GMT
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    27 Mar 2023, 00:00 BST
  3. Bids must remain valid until
    13 Jun 2023, 23:59 BST
  4. Contract starts
    1 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST
  5. Notice published
    16 Apr 2024, 15:40 BST

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Apr 2024
  1. Status changed to complete
    16 Apr 2024, 15:40 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    16 Apr 2024, 15:40 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 5
Contracts signed 1latest 16 Apr 2024

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

Contracts

  • Contract

    Signed
    16 Apr 2024
    Value
    £1
    Period
    … – 31 Jul 2028
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
5bids · 5 electronic · 2 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Ulsterbus

Contracting authorityUrban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services Procurement Department, Belfast, UK, BT2 7LXContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Ulsterbus LTDReview body Belfast
  • Ulsterbus LimitedReview body Belfast

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • ATKINS LTDFramework contractor WOODCOTE GROVE, EPSOM, UK, KT18 5BWContact email, phone
  • BABCOCK RAIL LIMITEDFramework contractor Kintail House, 3 Lister Way, Hamilton Intnl Technology Park, Bla, GLASGOW, UK, G72 0FTContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.