TII Launches Enabling Works PIN for MetroLink
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) today launches a Periodic Information Notice (PIN) for the MetroLink Enabling works programme.
The programme of Enabling Works comprises the establishment of a suite of framework agreements and qualification systems. To deliver the enabling and advance works for MetroLink, TII intends to establish three no. multi-party framework agreements and two no. qualification systems as listed below
MetroLink will commence procurement of the Enabling Works Programme in Q3 2025.
To support this, a PIN for the Enabling Works has been issued to facilitate market consultation in advance of the launch of procurement.
The Enabling Works Programme comprises the setting up of frameworks and qualification systems to facilitate the procurement of enabling works which will commence in advance of the main infrastructure works contracts (civil engineering, tunnelling and stations).
These works are designed to clear a path for the main infrastructure works contracts. This approach will ensure that the site areas are free from risks such as existing utilities, archaeology, heritage items (for storage/ replacement) and buildings currently occupying station locations etc. to the largest extent possible.
Call off contracts are currently being developed for each of these frameworks and qualification systems and will be procured as scheduled throughout the lifetime of the MetroLink Programme.
The Enabling Works programme will be procured via procedures which will encompass the issue of a Contract Notice and the issue of pre-qualification documents for the frameworks and qualification system questionnaires for the qualification systems which will commence in June 2025.
From this exercise a shortlist will be produced of capable and competent candidates to proceed to Invitation To Tender (ITT), which in turn is targeted to be issued post receipt of a Railway Order.
Award of call off contracts under the frameworks and qualification systems will not take place until an Enforceable Railway Order, and Approval Gate 2 approval has been achieved in accordance with government published Infrastructure Guidelines.
The Enabling works programme will offer opportunities to suppliers, typically in the lower tiers construction supply chains, across the whole of Ireland to get involved in MetroLink.
MetroLink will help to stimulate economic activity, encourage innovation and grow our national skills base MetroLink will support between 7,200 and 9,100 direct construction jobs for each year of construction activity, as well as a further 2,500 to 3,000 indirect supply chain and support related jobs each year.
These jobs will range from apprentice levels to master trades people and will support education and skills development in areas of civil, electrical, mechanical and other engineering disciplines among many other areas.
While Dublin and its surrounds will benefit from the increased jobs and spending activity, so too will regional suppliers, third party consultancies and specialist disciplines, training institutions, education institutions and more.
Programme Director, Sean Sweeney has welcomed this important step in the commencement of crucial preparations for MetroLink, saying: “I am delighted at the commencement of the tender process for our Enabling Works contracts, marking a significant milestone in bringing this transformative infrastructure project to life. This step paves the way for engaging innovative partners who will help us deliver world class transportation for Ireland to improve the lives of our community.”
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Press Pack: Enabling Works PIN Press Pack