FW096 Permanent Way Works Delivery Framework

This Framework is being established to deliver the following types of work, and Suppliers must be capable of undertaking all elements of the Framework Scope. The majority of Work Packages are anticipated to be instructed using Task Orders and Service Orders under the Framework’s associated Term Service Contract (TSC). Further details are set out within the Scope for that contract, but are expected to include the following:

• Planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishment and minor renewals activity to Permanent Way
• Supply and supervision of safety-critical labour, plant and safe systems of work
• Site clearance
• Vegetation management
• Intrusive and non-intrusive surveys and inspections
• Installation, repairs, or maintenance to fencing or signage
• Supply of materials or equipment
• Supply, operation, and maintenance of plant including on-track plant
• Resurfacing works to roads and level crossings The Supplier may be required to undertake other construction activity utilising the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) or NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC). These are anticipated to be utilised for the following:
• Minor / low-complexity standalone projects that are Permanent-Way led
• Significant vegetation management, clearance, survey or fencing work that warrants use of these contract types The Supplier may be required to undertake professional services using the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC), including (but not limited to) the following:
• Minor design activity in relation to Permanent Way
• Provision of embedded staff within the Client’s organisation on a fixed-term basis
• Technical advice / early contractor involvement
• Surveys or studies The Supplier may be required to supply plant, equipment or materials utilising the NEC4 Supply Short Contract (SSC). 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.