C0423 Belfast Transport Hub Rail Topographical Survey

Tender description

Arup have been appointed by Translink as lead designers to develop a master plan of the existing Europa Bus and Rail Centre site. Translink wish to redevelop this substantial site into a modern Belfast Transport Hub with engineering facilities and bus parking together with a new Head Office for the Translink Group. The aim of this exercise is to appoint an Economic Operator to undertake a highly accurate and precise survey to enable the Permanent Way Designers to have an accurate representation of the location of track features and for the Implementation Engineers to be able to position the new or modified layout as specified by the Designer. Particular emphasis is placed on the specific details of the trackwork e.g. rail type, welds, joints and sleeper type and also the gauging of trackside features. Prior to an award of a Contract for a Topographical Survey, Arup will issue a specification drawing that describes the scope of work to be included and any site specific requirements. The contract will start in May 2015 and be completed by July 2015 The form of contract will be NEC3 Professional Services Contract Please note the PQQ.ITT submission closing date of 12 NOON on Friday 24 April 2015.