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02 Contract Notice

Main part Steel & Circular Hollow Material FW for Railway Overhead Line Electrification

  • First published: 07 April 2021
  • Last modified: 09 August 2021

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-103722
Published by:
Transport for Wales
Authority ID:
AA50685
Publication date:
07 April 2021
Deadline date:
08 August 2021
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Transport for Wales is looking to appoint a maximum of 10 suppliers to 2 separate lots to provide materials which make up the structural main part steelwork and circular hollow section steel piling of a rail OLE system. The main delivery of these products will be for the Core Valley Lines including City & Penarth Lines (CVL) but may also be on any Wales and Boarders rail network project as appropriate. The materials are required to facilitate the electrification of the CVL. The CVL electrification is required to provide a more efficient and faster rail infrastructure and to support the wider CVL upgrades & enhancements and a new rolling fleet. Suppliers are to be aware that Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) may also utilise this framework. CPV: 44000000, 14622000, 44212250, 34946120, 34946000, 34946100, 45223210, 44210000, 44212000, 44530000, 43212000, 34946120, 14622000, 34940000, 34946000, 44210000, 44212000, 44530000, 44532200.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Transport for Wales

3 Llys Cadwyn

Pontypridd

CF37 4TH

UK

Contact person: Leanne Millard

Telephone: +44 2921673434

E-mail: procurement@tfw.wales

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://trc.cymru

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Transport related services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Main part Steel & Circular Hollow Material FW for Railway Overhead Line Electrification

Reference number: TFW-C000299.00

II.1.2) Main CPV code

44000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Transport for Wales is looking to appoint a maximum of 10 suppliers to 2 separate lots to provide materials which make up the structural main part steelwork and circular hollow section steel piling of a rail OLE system. The main delivery of these products will be for the Core Valley Lines including City & Penarth Lines (CVL) but may also be on any Wales and Boarders rail network project as appropriate.

The materials are required to facilitate the electrification of the CVL. The CVL electrification is required to provide a more efficient and faster rail infrastructure and to support the wider CVL upgrades & enhancements and a new rolling fleet.

Suppliers are to be aware that Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) may also utilise this framework.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 15 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Main Part Steel (MPS) for Railway Overhead Line Electrification

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

14622000

44212250

34946120

34946000

34946100

45223210

44210000

44212000

44530000

43212000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OLE design is to be based on UK Master Series with a focus on the UKMS100 design range. TfW are looking for suppliers who are able to supply the following items for Railway Overhead Line Electrification:

- Main Part Steel (MPS)

o Masts

o Portal booms

o Twin track cantilever (TTC) boom

o Mast and boom brackets/attachments

Please note there is a requirement to supply all materials within this lot with sub-contracting opportunities.

It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 suppliers will be awarded to this lot. TfW reserves the right to amend the number of suppliers appointed.

There may also be a requirement for the Suppliers to provide bespoke material to support the structure of Masts.

Compliance with all Network Rail, ISO, EU and CE standards are a mandated requirement.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for a futher 36 months (in 6 months increments)

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note this list is not an exhaustive list and new products can be added if required. This is for Supply of materials only.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Circular Hollow Section Piles (CHS) Materials for Railway Overhead Line Electrification

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34946120

14622000

34940000

34946000

44210000

44212000

44530000

44532200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The OLE design is to be based on UK Master Series with a focus on the UKMS100 design range.

TfW are looking for suppliers who are able to supply the following materials for Railway Overhead Electrification:

Circular Hollow Section Piles (CHS)

o CHS piles

o Adapter plates

o Associated studs, washers and nuts

Please note all materials are to be supplied with the opportunity to sub-contract. It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 suppliers will be awarded to this lot. TfW reserves the right to amend.

Compliance with all Network Rail, ISO, EU and CE standards are a mandated requirement.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 12

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Options to extend for a further 36 months (in 6 month increments)

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note this list is not an exhaustive list and new products can be added if required. This is for Supply of materials only.

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

Transport for Wales (TfW) are looking for NetworkRail approved suppliers only. For futher information please refer to:

https://cdn.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Accessing-Network-Rail-Standards.pdf

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2020/S 187-452784

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 10/05/2021

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

CY

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 10/05/2021

Local time: 12:30

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

This Framework seeks to appoint a maximum of five (5) suppliers to two (2) separate lots to provide materials which make up the structural main part steelwork and circular hollow section steel piling of a rail OLE system for the Core Valley Lines. The materials are required to facilitate the electrification of the CVL. The CVL electrification is required to provide a more efficient and faster rail infrastructure and to support the wider CVL upgrades & enhancements and a new rolling fleet. TfW reserves the right to utilise this Framework Agreement for works that fall outside of the CVL.

Tender documentation is available via EtenderWales

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do

Please refer to project_46857 and ITT_86671 - Main part Steel & Circular Hollow Material FW for Railway Overhead Line Electrification

Any tenderer queries and responses and any circulars that may be issued during the tender period are to be communicated exclusively via the eTenderWales portal only. All responses will be shared with all tenderers unless the query is deemed confidential or commercially sensitive. Please ensure that any enquiries/clarifications raised via eTenderWales are free of any identifiable information, such as their name or the name of their company.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=109419

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Please refer to tender documentation

(WA Ref:109419)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477501

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

07/04/2021

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
43212000 Angle-dozers Earthmoving machinery
44000000 Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus Materials and Products
44530000 Fasteners Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
44212250 Masts Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
34940000 Railway equipment Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
34946120 Railway materials Railway-track construction materials and supplies
34946100 Railway-track construction materials Railway-track construction materials and supplies
34946000 Railway-track construction materials and supplies Railway equipment
14622000 Steel Alloys
44212000 Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings Structures and parts of structures
45223210 Structural steelworks Structures construction work
44210000 Structures and parts of structures Structural products
85 Transport for Wales Sell2Wales Projects
44532200 Washers Non-threaded fasteners

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
24 September 2020
Notice type:
01 Prior Information Notice (PIN)
Authority name:
Transport for Wales
Publication date:
07 April 2021
Deadline date:
08 August 2021 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Transport for Wales
Publication date:
11 August 2021
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Incomplete Procedure
Authority name:
Transport for Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@tfw.wales
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
09/08/2021 14:39
Notice Cancelled
This notice has been cancelled. The original deadline date of 10/05/2021 is no longer applicable.

TfW has had a change in strategy and will not continue with this project

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