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Preliminary Design Services for Pak Shek Kok Station (Consultancy Agreement No.: C2102)

PAK SHEK KOK STATION (PAK)

 

Pre-qualification for

Preliminary Design Services for Pak Shek Kok Station
Consultancy Agreement No.: C2102

 

Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Applicants for the service described below. This procurement is subject to the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement.

 

1.1 Pak Shek Kok Station (PAK), a proposed new railway station to be located between University Station (UNI) and Tai Po Market Station (TAP) on the existing East Rail Line (EAL), is one of the recommended studies in the Chief Executive’s 2021 and 2022 Policy Address. The Corporation is preparing to proceed with the design and construction of the new PAK.  The project includes provision of a new PAK on EAL with the aim to improve the connectivity of the Pak Shek Kok area, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Science Park, enabling the areas to better serve their functions as a key node on the Eastern Knowledge and Technology Corridor.

 

1.2 Expressions of Interest are invited from suitable candidates with experience in working with Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). Applicants should possess knowledge of local statutory requirements, as well as knowledge in the relevant international and mainland standards, and have relevant experience in detailed design and construction planning for major infrastructure projects in the vicinity of operating railway systems.

 

2.1 Agreement C2102 will be procured using the NEC4 Professional Service Contract June 2017 (with amendments October 2020) under Option A: Priced Contract with Activity Schedule. Secondary option X10 will also be adopted for the extensive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM).

 

2.2 The major elements of the service and options under Agreement C2102 are summarised as follows:-

 

Base Scope

• To prepare a multi-disciplinary preliminary scheme design (PD) study to develop optimal scheme for PAK, including structure, architectural builder’s works & finishes (ABWF) and building services, and pedestrian connections from PAK to nearby development areas;
• To coordinate with the Corporations in‑house design team on the modification and/or reprovisioning of the existing Overhead Line (OHL) system, including the design of OHL supporting structures, development of construction sequences, and planning of OHL migration works to ensure that all activities can be carried out without interference to the operating railway;
• To prepare the PD for modification of existing EAL railway facilities and allow provisions for demolition of the existing crossover to accommodate the new PAK;
• Define the reference alignment and platform setting-out for PAK;
• To conduct survey of existing utilities, trackside auxiliaries and Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) equipment along EAL railway operating area at PAK;
• To develop scheme gazette documentations to facilitate gazettal process, including identification of temporary works sites/area, site offices, permanent land acquisition and resumption required, preparation of plans and coordination with stakeholders;
• To assist the Client in carrying out public consultation and stakeholder engagement to present updated project information to local residents, District Councils, interfacing parties and other stakeholders; 
• To carry out tree survey and prepare statutory submissions for Tree Preservation and Removal Proposal (TPRP) and related works;
• To develop design for temporary and or permanent diversion of utilities as required to facilitate the works;
• To conduct traffic study, including traffic survey, construction and permanent traffic impact assessment, external roadworks and pedestrian network design for connection to PAK, and temporary and/or permanent traffic diversion design;
• To carry out environmental study, preparation and submission of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to Environmental Protection Department (EPD), including conducting environmental surveys and testing;
• To develop envisaged construction planning and programme, including detailed construction sequence and construction methodology to demonstrate the constructability of the PD in view of the site and interface constraints;
• To prepare Preliminary Design Cost Estimates (PDCE);
• To prepare Consultation submissions/Full approval submissions required under the Buildings Ordinance and provide support to statutory process during tendering of the next phase of design;
• To prepare tender documentations for the next phase of design and construction, and provide tender support services; and
• To prepare tender documentation and tender support services for necessary Advanced Works as identified in the course of Preliminary Design development.

Options

• To undertake the design and liaise with relevant stakeholders on the Public Transport Interchange and other associated transport facilities identified in the Pak Shek Kok Development rezoning study.

Agreement No.	Tender Issue	Tender Return	Contract Award	Contract Completion
C2102	Jun 2026	Jul 2026	Q3/2026	Q2/2028

 

 

4.2 For Applicants registered under the E-Tendering System, please click the following link and log into the System for expression of interest:
http://www.hkextender.com

 

4.3 For Applicants not registered under the E-Tendering System, please click the following link and search for the advertisement notice in respect of this project for expression of interest:
http://www.hkextender.com/process/GuestLogon.asp

 

5.1 Suitable Applicants shall receive a prequalification invitation via the E-Tendering System. The Applicants shall complete and submit all the required information and details via the E-Tendering System no later than 2:00pm on 4 May 2026, Monday (Hong Kong Time) via the MTR Corporation Limited’s E-Tendering System.

 

5.2 All invitations and submissions for tender shall be carried out through the E-Tendering System at http://www.hkextender.com.

 

5.3 For enquiries, please contact Ms. Elin Lai, Senior Project Commercial Manager via elinlai@mtr.com.hk.

 

6.1 As part of the required information, each Applicant shall be required to submit audited accounts covering the three years prior to the date set for submission. When an Applicant is a joint venture then each partner shall submit separate accounts.

 

6.2 Applicants responding to this advertisement are deemed to have complied with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in the collection and transfer of personal data to MTR Corporation Limited. All information submitted including personal data, shall be used by MTR Corporation Limited for the prequalification of tenderers for this project.

 

6.3 Applicants shall note and make themselves aware of the Corporation’s ethical and probity requirements which shall be applied throughout the tender and contract periods. Further, Applicants shall not, and shall ensure that its directors, employees, agents and sub-contractors shall not, offer or give any advantage as defined in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) to any employee or agent of MTR Corporation Limited. Any breach or non-compliance with this paragraph by the Applicant shall, without affecting its liability for such breach or non-compliance, result in its application not being considered.