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FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework

Translink · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 05:12.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Amey Rail Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£1
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
21 Dec 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
031118-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, EC4A 1AB, United Kingdom

BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£1
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
21 Dec 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
031118-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
GLASGOW, UK, G72 0LH, United Kingdom

FP McCann

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£1
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
21 Dec 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
031118-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
MAGHERAFELT, UK, BT45 8QA, United Kingdom

McLaughlin and Harvey Limited

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£1
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
21 Dec 2025
Suppliers
One of 4 awarded suppliers
Award ID
031118-2026-1-1
Status
active
Location
NEWTOWNABBEY, UK, BT36 4TY, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV45234129 — Urban railway track construction works
  • CPV45234100 — Railway construction works

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
45234129
Description
Urban railway track construction works

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
60

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45234100
Description
Railway construction works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN0

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Translink
Id
GB-FTS-125

Identifier

Legal Name
Translink

Address

Street Address
Procurement Department
Locality
Belfast
Region
UK
Postal Code
BT2 7LX
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Paul Mccollough

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Id
URBAN_RAILWAY_TRAMWAY_TROLLEYBUS_BUS_SERVICES
Description
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Organisation 2
Name
McLaughlin and Harvey Limited
Id
GB-FTS-10536

Identifier

Legal Name
McLaughlin and Harvey Limited

Address

Street Address
15 Trench Road
Locality
NEWTOWNABBEY
Region
UK
Postal Code
BT36 4TY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED
Id
GB-FTS-179421

Identifier

Legal Name
BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED

Address

Street Address
Stephenson House, 8 Stephenson Place, Hamilton Intnl Technology Park, Blantyre
Locality
GLASGOW
Region
UK
Postal Code
G72 0LH
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 4
Name
Amey Rail Limited
Id
GB-FTS-179422

Identifier

Legal Name
Amey Rail Limited

Address

Street Address
Chancery Exchange, 10 Furnival Street, London, EC4A 1AB
Locality
London
Region
UK
Postal Code
EC4A 1AB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 5
Name
FP McCann
Id
GB-FTS-4373

Identifier

Legal Name
FP McCann

Address

Street Address
Knockloughrim Quarry, 3 Drumard Road
Locality
MAGHERAFELT
Region
UK
Postal Code
BT45 8QA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 6
Name
Ulsterbus Ltd
Id
GB-FTS-55329

Identifier

Legal Name
Ulsterbus Ltd

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
031118-2026-1-1
Title
Contract
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-10536
Name
McLaughlin and Harvey Limited
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-179421
Name
BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-179422
Name
Amey Rail Limited
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-4373
Name
FP McCann

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
031118-2026-1-1
Award ID
031118-2026-1-1
Title
Contract
Status
active
Date Signed
21 Dec 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UK · BT2 7LX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN0

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 031118-2026award, contract ·