MetroLink Concept Architect

Short description

Transport Infrastructure Ireland require a concept architect for the MetroLink project. A key requirement of this role is to work with the engineering designer in ensuring that the developed concept design and architectural vision is consistently followed throughout the project from preliminary design stage through to project completion.
The MetroLink Project is the development of a north-south urban railway service that will run between Swords and Charlemont, linking Dublin Airport, Irish Rail, DART, Dublin Bus and Luas Services, creating fully integrated public transport along the 19 km route. There will be a total of 15 new stations, 3 000 additional park and ride spaces and a journey time of approximately 25 minutes from Swords to the city centre.
It is intended that the MetroLink project will commence construction in 2021 and be open to passenger services in 2027. For more information visit www.metrolink.ie

Description of the procurement

This contract will provide MetroLink with the services of a concept architect whose role will include but is not limited to the following:
— working with the engineering designer and design and build contractors to develop the servicing strategy within the stations to achieve a developed design which supports the architectural concept design,
— ensure consistent implementation of the architectural vision and concept from preliminary design through to project completion,
— providing advice in relation to station construction methodologies to ensure designs are developed with an integrated approach and integrity of concept design is retained,
— reviewing and critiquing design proposals submitted by the engineering designer and design and build contractors to ensure the architectural vision has been met and the architectural concept design is consistently being followed,
— further development of the design shall be required. Design packages will also require further development in line with the architectural vision and concept design,
— review designs for cycling facilities as well as new and existing routes,
— where necessary the concept architect will create drawings, models and other visual media for the engineering designer to demonstrate the architectural vision and correct any potential deviation from the vision in the submitted proposals,
— developing a materials palette and develop a series of key design details in relation to these areas which are to be mandated in the design and build contract,
— reviewing information (drawings and specifications) relating to all types of station design prior to issue of tender, through to contract award and construction completion,
— applying value management techniques to meet the overarching need to ensure value for money for public funds without reducing service quality,
— participate in any stakeholder engagement meetings and consultations as required by TII or the engineering designer.

Additional information:
TII reserves the right to examine tenders before checking the application of the grounds for exclusion and selection criteria. If TII follows this course of action, it will check the application of the grounds for exclusion and selection criteria in an ‘impartial and transparent manner’, and ensure that no contract is awarded to a tenderer that should have been excluded or does not meet the selection criteria.
Tenderers should note service duration is for 9 years or for the period including the planning and consultation, construction, testing the system leading up to the operation of MetroLink.
TII will be the contracting authority for this contract.
TII will not be liable for any participant’s costs arising in connection with participating in the competition, irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is cancelled or postponed.
— TII have the right at any time and without notice to:
(i) terminate the competition (or part of it);
(ii) change the competition’s basis or procedures;
(iii) procure the contract by other means,
(iv) negotiate with one or more parties at any time;
(v) reject any, or all, of the applications/tenders;
(vi) not furnish a candidate or tenderer with additional information.
Or to do any combination of the foregoing or anything else deemed appropriate. In no instance will TII be required to give any reason for any alteration or termination of the process.
— if any past or future contracts or other documents are summarised or described in this document, or in other information given to candidates, the summary or description must not be taken as comprehensive, or as a substitute for reading the contract or other document itself when it becomes available,
— award of contract will be subject to the approval of TII,
— award of contract may be subject to successful interview,
— interested parties are advised that TII are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (together with other legislation governing access to information). If a candidate/tenderer considers that any information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity.
Please note, it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response.
The 2 500 000 EUR estimate is based on assumptions, notional hours and information to hand. TII does not commit to any amount, any retainer and all projects are subject to approval.