The M120 Heavy Civils Enabling Works Framework Agreement (the M120 Framework) will provide civil engineering works for the MetroLink programme. The scope of works for the M120 Framework will comprise a combination of the following: Site set up and hoarding installation; Logistics and welfare management; Utilities diversions and works; Site clearance and removal of materials; Surveys and/or ground investigations; Bulk earth and rock excavation works; Construction and outfitting works; Building construction and fit-out; Construction of single or multi-span viaducts, overbridges, under bridges and walkways over or under live carriageways and waterways, retaining walls and guide walls, diaphragm walls, secant piling and contiguous piling, rock bolts, anchors, capping beams, shotcrete works, mesh works, sealing of fissures etc., underground and above ground reinforced concrete structures and associated temporary works/propping/other reinforcement works; Monitoring of settlement and ground movement and associated remedial works; De-watering and water treatment/disposal management; Site waste management; Mechanical , electrical and plumbing works as required, perform the roles of PSDP and PSCS; Structural, civil, and engineering design; Any other related works. The procurement of the M120 Framework (the Competition) will be conducted under the European Union (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) Regulations

Lot 1 will consist of call off contracts for large elements of civils works, which may include station boxes, tunnel portals, single or multi span viaducts, and other contract packages. The first call off contract to be awarded under Lot 1 will be for the construction of the underground MetroLink station box at Dublin Airport (the “Dublin Airport station box”). Further call offs under Lot 1 are anticipated potentially for additional station box/es, tunnel portal/s,

Lot 2 will consist of call off contracts for elements of civils works, which may include retaining walls, other foundation/support works, as well as other contract packages. The first call off contract to be awarded under Lot 2 is expected to be for excavation and removal of piling works near to Tara Street station. Further call offs under Lot 2 are anticipated potentially for retaining walls, construction of walkways/bridges, or other related contract packages yet to be identified. The scope of the first call off contract under Lot 2 is expected to comprise the following: Tara