Track construction works

Tender description

The proposed contract is for the implementation of a Delivery Partner (DP) to support Transport for London (TfL) in track renewals commencing early 2019. The DP will integrate into TfL's Track Programme team and: Provide all necessary labour; plant; equipment; sundry materials; specialist subcontractors; other resources necessary to deliver the works to the extent that such resources are not TfL Supplied resources as more fully described in the terms and conditions and works information. Other integrated team responsibilities are included in II.2.4 below. Track renewals may include: (a) ballasted track renewal; (b) points and crossing renewal; (c) points and crossings heavy maintenance; (d) trackside drainage renewal. The delivery partner will undertake the role of principal contractor. Transport for London will undertake the role of client and principal designer. The physical works to be undertaken by the Delivery partner are summarised as: (a) completion of surface and sub-surface conversion (ballast rack renewals, slab track renewals and points and crossings); (b) completion of deep-tube points and crossings renewals; (c) completion of points and crossings heavy maintenance; (d) track drainage. The activities and services to be undertaken by the Delivery Partner are: (a) undertake the duties of Principal Contractor in compliance with the Construction Design and Management Regulations; (b) construction and delivery management; (c) planning and coordination of delivery; (d) the operation and management of Ruislip depot and the train loading bay; (e) labour resources; (f) equipment (including for example road rail vehicles, cranes and depot equipment); (g) asset removal and installation; (h) delivery into service; (I) provision of main documentation. The activities and services within the integrated team that the delivery partner will undertake are summarised as: (a) delivery planning and sub-project estimating; (b) resource planning; (c) procurement and management of DP resources; (d) requesting and coordination of TfL Supplier Resources; (e) health and safety responsibilities; (f) participation in design reviews and approval reviews; (g) attendance at specified programme and sub-project reviews; (h) review and endorsement of TfL design.