Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Translink
Procurement Department
Belfast
BT2 7LX
UK
Contact person: Rhonda Gourley
E-mail: etni@translink.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.6) Main activity
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
001/0616/18 Management and Technical Support Services
Reference number: CFT ID: TLK-319
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Business Change and Portfolio, Programme, Project Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411000
60200000
63711000
34121000
71621000
71356000
60210000
71311230
79417000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions on: methodology, resources, quality control and value for money
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend the framework term: initial term is 3 years.
1st option for a further period of 3 years;
2nd option for a further period of 2 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Asset Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411000
60200000
63711000
34121000
71621000
71356000
60210000
71311230
79417000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions on: methodology, resources, quality control and value for money
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend the contract: initial term is 3 years
1st Option for a further period of 3 years;
2nd Option for a further period of 2 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Public Transport Planning and Operations
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411000
60200000
63711000
34121000
71621000
71356000
60210000
71311230
79417000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions on: methodology, resources, quality control and value for money
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend the contract: initial term is 3 years
1st Option for a further period of 3 years;
2nd Option for a further period of 2 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Transport Scheme Appraisals, Data Collection and Analysis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411000
60200000
63711000
34121000
71621000
71356000
60210000
71311230
79417000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions on: methodology, resources, quality control and value for money
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend the contract: initial term is 3 years
1st Option for a further period of 3 years;
2nd Option for a further period of 2 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Rail Fleet Engineering
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411000
60200000
63711000
34121000
71621000
71356000
60210000
71311230
79417000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions on: methodology, resources, quality control and value for money
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend the contract: initial term is 3 years
1st Option for a further period of 3 years;
2nd Option for a further period of 2 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Bus/Coach Engineering
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411000
60200000
63711000
34121000
71621000
71356000
60210000
71311230
79417000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions on: methodology, resources, quality control and value for money
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend the contract: initial term is 3 years:
1st Option for a further period of 3 years;
2nd Option for a further period of 2 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Safety
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79410000
79411000
60200000
63711000
34121000
71621000
71356000
60210000
71311230
79417000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink’s requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a managed professional service. These services will include management and technical support across a wide range of activities that have been categorised into 7 lots. The anticipated start date is February-March 2019, however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any tender from one or any number of tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality questions on: methodology, resources, quality control and value for money
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Options to extend the contract:
Initial Term is 3 years.
1st Option for a further period of 3 years;
2nd Option for a further period of 2 years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 225-515769
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Business Change and Portfolio, Programme, Project Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
P A Consulting Services Ltd
10 Bressenden Place
London
SW1E 5DN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atkins Ltd
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
Bedford House, 16-22 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Asset Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atkins Ltd
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aecom Ltd
The Clarence West, Building 2, Clarence Street West
Belfast
BT2 7GP
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
16-22 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Public Transport Planning and Operations
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atkins Ltd
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
Bedford House, 16-22 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aecom Ltd
Building 2, Clarence Street West
Belfast
BT2 7GP
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Transport Scheme Appraisals, Data collection and Analysis
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atkins Ltd
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aecom Ltd
Building 2, Clarence Street West
Belfast
BT2 7GP
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
Bedford House, 3rd Floor, 16-22 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Rail Fleet Engineering
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atkins Ltd
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup and Partners Ltd
Bedford House, 16-22 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Taylor Airey Ltd
Office 207 Pennine Place, 2a Charing Cross Road
London
WC2H 0HF
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Bus/Coach Engineering
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AECOM Ltd
Building 2, Clarence Street West
Belfast
BT2 7GP
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Safety
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Atkins Ltd
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARCADIS Consulting UK Ltd
Arcadis House, 34 York Way
London
N1 9AB
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ricardo Rail Ltd
Shoreham Technical Centre, Shoreham By Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5FG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Let's work together:
— follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TranslinkB2B for opportunites worth 30 000 GBP or more,
— check out our website at www.translink.co.uk/Corporate/Procurement/. Participate in tenders at https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps. . For assistance using eTendersNI and registering your Organisation please contact the helpdesk whose numberis located on the eTendersNI contact us page.
Note: do not leave completing your PQQ/ITT response until the last minute, late responses shall be rejected.The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this competition.
About the Translink Group: Throughout the documentation, both ‘Translink’ and ‘Group’ refer to the same corporate entities. Both shall be taken to comprise the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) in addition to its main operating subsidiaries Citybus Ltd, Northern Ireland Railways Company Ltd and Ulsterbus Ltd.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Please see VI.4.3 below
Belfast
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Translink Group will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Please see VI.4.3 above
Belfast
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/07/2019