Framework Agreement for Technical Consultancy Services for Transport Projects funded by the National Transport Authority

Quantity or scope

The scope of services envisaged under the proposed framework agreement includes the provision of Engineering Consultancy Services for transport and transport related projects including (but not limited to) the development, design, implementation and/or project management of:— Bus Rapid Transit schemes,— Quality Bus Corridors/ bus schemes,— Bus priority measures,— Cycleway/cycle improvement schemes,— Bike share schemes,— Pedestrian improvement schemes,— Street and/or road improvement schemes,— Junction improvement schemes,— Accessibility improvement schemes,— Traffic management schemes,— ITS and related projects, and— Other ancillary projects and studies associated with public transport provision and overall traffic management.It is currently anticipated that for any individual call off contract under the framework the services required may include any one or more of the services set out below although they may not be limited to such services:1. Preparation/development of concept designs, feasibility studies, scheme option development, preliminary designs for schemes, detailed designs for schemes;2. Undertaking surveys and investigations as necessary to develop required schemes;3. Advising on health and safety requirements and undertaking Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) role and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) (if required);4. Undertaking Road Safety Audits and Road User Audits;5. Traffic planning, modelling and simulation;6. Cost estimation and scheme appraisal including the preparation of business cases;7. Preparing Compulsory Purchase Orders/ Environmental Impact Statements/ Environmental Impact Reports and Part VII planning documentation;8. Undertaking public and stakeholder consultation;9. Preparation and review of tender documents for construction contracts and management of contractor procurement processes;10. Contractual claims advice and claims management services including for conciliation and arbitration processes;11. Carrying out role of ‘Employer‘s Representative‘ during construction;12. Supervision of construction works and contract administration during construction; and13. Other services related to transport projects or transport related studies.In addition, the scope includes for provision of technical advice and preparation of technical reports on transport and traffic related matters.

Additional information

The Contracting Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this Contract Award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them. Any Contract Award will be subject to a number of preconditions including production of a current tax clearance certificate or C2 Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The Contracting Authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof) change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process at any time or procure the project by alternative means, if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.

Refer to Information Memorandum for further information.

The Purchasing Authority is acting on behalf of the following organisations:

1. National Transport Authority,

2. Dublin City Council,

3. Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council,

4. Fingal County Council,

5. Kildare County Council,

6. Meath County Council,

7. South Dublin County Council,

8. Wicklow County Council,

9. Cork County Council,

10. Cork City Council,

11. Limerick City and County Council,

12. Waterford City and County Council,

13. Galway City Council.