Ireland – Engineering works and construction works – TII421 Public Transport Construction Framework - IMPQQ

TII intends to enter into a Single and Multi-lot Agreement for Construction works (Building and Civil Engineering Works) on and adjacent to the Luas Light Rail system. Potential works that may be progressed during the lifetime of this framework may include: Red Cow Bus Interchange, Luas Red Cow Depot Extension, new temporary office accommodation, advanced/enabling works for new Luas projects, new Luas stop, new bus interchanges, substation works, landscape and hardscaping works. The Single supplier who is deemed the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) (first ranked tenderer) in the initial competition, will be appointed to Lot 1, with Lot 2 tenderers ranked second to fourth place in the initial framework tender competition using the MEAT criteria. This framework, when established, will be available to TII to draw down from it on a Call-Off Contract basis. The Call-Off Contracts, when issued, will typically be for the purposes of carrying out the following activities: 1. Developing a detailed construction methodology associated with building or civil works, with the objective of improving the Luas system 2. Developing a detailed design to align with the construction activities 3. Developing the specific programme of works, 4. Developing the Traffic Management design and conducting road safety audits – to be approved by the relevant Local Authority, TII and the Luas Operator, 5. Interface with TII representative, Luas Operator and Maintainer as required, 6. Carrying out all the necessary works as specified in the scope of works. Those works will include all preparatory works and completion of same and making good any affected assets, 7. Supply of materials e.g. System interface equipment, sealants/grouts and materials used for works on or near the Luas system, 8. Supply of other materials used for works on or near the Luas system e.g. Granite sets, Paving sets, Manholes and the variety of surface finishes including asphalt, concrete imprint etc.. 9. Production of the Safety File in accordance with TII requirements, 10. Develop and maintain quality process through the life span of the project in line with TII requirements 11. Attendance at weekly meetings, production of weekly progress reports and updated programmes 12. Provide a handover file and as-built drawings including service locations in accordance with TII requirements. TII are inviting expressions of interest from interested parties to be selected to tender with a view to entering into the Framework Contract. Applicants are referred to the Information Memorandum and Pre-qualification Questionnaire (IMPQQ) which provides additional information in relation to the competition. Provided that there is a sufficient number of suitable Applicants, TII intends to invite the number of Applicants (as indicated in this IMPQQ) to tender. Prior to shortlisting any Applicant, TII reserves the right to seek verification of any declarations made in the response to the ESPD/IMPQQ.