Major Civil Engineering Works Framework

DfI seeks to engage with the market at this early stage to help shape the scope, structure, and approach of the new Major Civil Engineering Works Framework.

The purpose of this exercise is to:

• Gauge interest from the market.
• Understand capacity and capability.
• Test assumptions around framework structure and lotting strategy, supplier numbers, framework operation, contract structure, workshare approach, key performance indicators (KPIs) and delivery models.
• Identify potential challenges or opportunities ahead of formal procurement.

If you wish to participate, a questionnaire for completion and return is available via eTendersNI under ID 5943521.

The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via the CfT messaging facility on eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time stated.

Respondents are advised that the procurement description, estimated contract start and end date, estimated date of publication or estimated contract value should not be taken as a final "version" of DfI's requirements.

The Pre-Market Engagement pertains to a future contract opportunity which will be advertised in its own right in due course.

This notice is not a call for competition to procure any works or services. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response, or lack thereof, to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an opportunity to participate in this market engagement exercise or any future procurement process that DfI may conduct.

DfI is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in the market engagement exercise.