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title: "FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework"
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# FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw122-permanent-way-major-projects-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Translink: "FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £150,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Sept 2024, 15:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Translink](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/translink-GB-PPON-PTMT-7134-NRMV)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £150,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 September 2024 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Railway construction works, Urban railway track construction works
- **Delivery Location:** UKN0
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fw122-permanent-way-major-projects-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1#tl-md)

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45234100
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £150,000,000
- **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 Perma...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Contract (active)
  - Award id: `031118-2026-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Amey Rail Limited, BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED, FP McCann (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-179422`, `GB-FTS-179421`, `GB-FTS-97464`, `GB-FTS-182377`
  - Value: £1 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Contract (active)
  - Signed Value: £1
  - Signed Date: 21/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F031118-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-02T15:26:35.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:25:41.086Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1