Translink” is establishing a multi-supplier Framework for the supply of rail to support the delivery of Translink’s programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink is a trading name used by any one or more of the companies under the ultimate ownership of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC). Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across two Lots. It is anticipated that each Lot will comprise one Primary and two Secondary suppliers. While Suppliers are entitled to submit tenders for both Lots under the Framework, it is not a requirement that Suppliers submit tenders for both Lots. The Framework will be divided into two Lots based on the primary work activities anticipated to be delivered under this Framework as follows:  Lot 1 – Standard and Premium Grade Rail  and Lot 2 – Corrosion Resistant Rail .Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.