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Speculative Sub-Contract Opportunity

TAM & CAR Package - Commissioning

  • First published: 17 February 2021
  • Last modified: 17 February 2021

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-108297
Published by:
Balfour Beatty Rail
Authority ID:
AA79409
Publication date:
17 February 2021
Deadline date:
01 April 2021
Notice type:
Speculative Sub-Contract Opportunity
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Overview: As part of the Transport for Wales’ (TfW) Core Valley Lines (CVL) Project, Balfour Beatty Rail have been asked to submit a quotation for the project’s Test and Commissioning requirements. Balfour Beatty Rail is seeking to engage the market for proposals which shall include the Factory Acceptance testing (FAT) in Glasgow and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in Wales at 7 Traction Power compounds. 1. Taff’s Well MPTSS: Integrated FAT testing at Huntly Road Glasgow premises of the following equipment >Taffs Well MPTSS - SCADA Equipment x1 N/A >Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Switchgear (panels) x2 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - LV C/O Panel x1 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - RCBB CT's x2 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - Battery Charger x1 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Cables x2 N/A Testing to include the following: 25kV Switchgear: >General inspection >Uploading of protection configuration and protection files to Micom P44T and P143 relays >CT Tests (secondary resistance, Polarity) >CT Tests, Differential Schemes (primary injection) >Functional Tests, including relay secondary injection with Omicron relay test set, to test settings provided by BBR >Simulation of all controls and indications during SCADA integrated testing LV C/O Panel: >General inspection >Contact Resistance >Plant Resistance and Voltage Withstand Tests >Under Voltage relay test >Function test RCCB CT’s: >Flick Test (Polarity) >Secondary resistance >Insulation Resistance >Excitation (mag curves) >Ratio Battery Charger: >General inspection >Battery Chargers (Functionality and Discharge) Integrated SAT testing at Wales: Testing to include the following: >Taffs Well MPTSS - SCADA Equipment x1 N/A >Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Switchgear (panels) x2 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - LV C/O Panel x1 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - RCBB CT's x2 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - Battery Charger x1 Yes >Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Cables x2 Yes 25kV Switchgear: >Uploading of final protection configuration and protection files to Micom P44T and P143 relays. >Secondary inject relays with Omicron relay test set to final settings provided by BBR >CT Tests (secondary resistance) >Busbar contact resistance testing (200amp Ductor) >Simulation of all controls and indications during SCADA integrated testing LV C/O Panel: >Contact Resistance (once incoming cables connected) >Function test to SCADA RCCB CT’s: >Secondary resistance Battery Charger: >Function test to SCADA HV Cables: >Drum test 5kV Megger 1 minute >Serving Test after installation 10kV DC 1minute >Pressure test 75kV DC DNO Cabinet: >General inspection >Contact Resistance >Plant Resistance and Voltage Withstand Tests >Under Voltage relay test >Function test >Earth Fault Loop Impedance >Fault Current Testing Isolating Transformer: >General inspection >Contact Resistance >Plant Resistance and Voltage Withstand Tests >Under Voltage relay test >Function test Commissioning into service: >Contractor to provide commissioning resource and Level A for the following >Soak test >Downloading of protection relays data after S/C 2. Tonteg Feeder Station (FS): Same tests as specified for Taffs Well: FAT & SAT >Tonteg FS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT >Tonteg FS HV Switchgear (panels) - x8 Yes FAT & SAT >Tonteg FS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT >Tonteg FS RCBB CT's - x2 Yes FAT & SAT >Tonteg FS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT >Tonteg FS HV Cables - x8 N/A FAT / Yes SAT 3. Radyr MPTSS: Same tests as specified for Taffs Well FAT and SAT >Radyr MPTSS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT >Radyr MPTSS HV Switchgear (panels) - x11 Yes FAT & SAT >Radyr MPTSS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT >Radyr MPTSS RCBB CT's - x1 Yes FAT & SAT >Radyr MPTSS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT >Radyr MPTSS HV Cables - x11 N/A FAT & SAT 4. Queen St North MPTSS: Same tests as specified for Taffs Well FAT and SAT >Queen St MPTSS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT >Queen St MPTSS HV Switchgear (panels) - x8 Yes FAT & SAT >Queen S

Full notice text

Sub-Contract - Speculative Opportunity

SERVICES

1 Purchasing Organisation Details

1.1

Purchasing Organisation Name and Address


Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd

Procurement - Rail CVL, Transport for Wales, CVL Infrastructure Depot, Ty Trafnidiaeth, Trefforest Industrial Estate,

Pontypridd

CF37 5UT

UK

Daniel Quirolo

+44 07546413206

daniel.quirolo@balfourbeatty.com

https://www.balfourbeatty.com/expertise/rail-engineering/

1.2

Obtaining Documentation

Documents will be made available to those who register and qualify to participate in the tender exercise. Documents will be available in the Jaggaer Portal during the tender exercise.

1.3

Further Information

Request for further information should be submitted through the Questions and Answers function on Sell2Wales. Please record your interest in the notice to submit a question.

1.4

Receipt of Documents

Responses shall be summitted via the Jaggaer Portal.

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

TAM & CAR Package - Commissioning

2.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting purchasing organisation

N/a

2.3

Details of the Main Contract

Published ID: DEC276198

Title: CVL Transformation - Package 03 Power Distribution, Switching and Commissioning - ITT

Purchasing Organisation: Transport for Wales

2.4

Description of the goods or services required

Overview:

As part of the Transport for Wales’ (TfW) Core Valley Lines (CVL) Project, Balfour Beatty Rail have been asked to submit a quotation for the project’s Test and Commissioning requirements.

Balfour Beatty Rail is seeking to engage the market for proposals which shall include the Factory Acceptance testing (FAT) in Glasgow and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) in Wales at 7 Traction Power compounds.

1. Taff’s Well MPTSS:

Integrated FAT testing at Huntly Road Glasgow premises of the following equipment

>Taffs Well MPTSS - SCADA Equipment x1 N/A

>Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Switchgear (panels) x2 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - LV C/O Panel x1 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - RCBB CT's x2 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - Battery Charger x1 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Cables x2 N/A

Testing to include the following:

25kV Switchgear:

>General inspection

>Uploading of protection configuration and protection files to Micom P44T and P143 relays

>CT Tests (secondary resistance, Polarity)

>CT Tests, Differential Schemes (primary injection)

>Functional Tests, including relay secondary injection with Omicron relay test set, to test settings provided by BBR

>Simulation of all controls and indications during SCADA integrated testing

LV C/O Panel:

>General inspection

>Contact Resistance

>Plant Resistance and Voltage Withstand Tests

>Under Voltage relay test

>Function test

RCCB CT’s:

>Flick Test (Polarity)

>Secondary resistance

>Insulation Resistance

>Excitation (mag curves)

>Ratio

Battery Charger:

>General inspection

>Battery Chargers (Functionality and Discharge)

Integrated SAT testing at Wales:

Testing to include the following:

>Taffs Well MPTSS - SCADA Equipment x1 N/A

>Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Switchgear (panels) x2 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - LV C/O Panel x1 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - RCBB CT's x2 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - Battery Charger x1 Yes

>Taffs Well MPTSS - HV Cables x2 Yes

25kV Switchgear:

>Uploading of final protection configuration and protection files to Micom P44T and P143 relays.

>Secondary inject relays with Omicron relay test set to final settings provided by BBR

>CT Tests (secondary resistance)

>Busbar contact resistance testing (200amp Ductor)

>Simulation of all controls and indications during SCADA integrated testing

LV C/O Panel:

>Contact Resistance (once incoming cables connected)

>Function test to SCADA

RCCB CT’s:

>Secondary resistance

Battery Charger:

>Function test to SCADA

HV Cables:

>Drum test 5kV Megger 1 minute

>Serving Test after installation 10kV DC 1minute

>Pressure test 75kV DC

DNO Cabinet:

>General inspection

>Contact Resistance

>Plant Resistance and Voltage Withstand Tests

>Under Voltage relay test

>Function test

>Earth Fault Loop Impedance

>Fault Current Testing

Isolating Transformer:

>General inspection

>Contact Resistance

>Plant Resistance and Voltage Withstand Tests

>Under Voltage relay test

>Function test

Commissioning into service:

>Contractor to provide commissioning resource and Level A for the following

>Soak test

>Downloading of protection relays data after S/C

2. Tonteg Feeder Station (FS):

Same tests as specified for Taffs Well: FAT & SAT

>Tonteg FS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT

>Tonteg FS HV Switchgear (panels) - x8 Yes FAT & SAT

>Tonteg FS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Tonteg FS RCBB CT's - x2 Yes FAT & SAT

>Tonteg FS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Tonteg FS HV Cables - x8 N/A FAT / Yes SAT

3. Radyr MPTSS:

Same tests as specified for Taffs Well FAT and SAT

>Radyr MPTSS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT

>Radyr MPTSS HV Switchgear (panels) - x11 Yes FAT & SAT

>Radyr MPTSS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Radyr MPTSS RCBB CT's - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Radyr MPTSS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Radyr MPTSS HV Cables - x11 N/A FAT & SAT

4. Queen St North MPTSS:

Same tests as specified for Taffs Well FAT and SAT

>Queen St MPTSS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT

>Queen St MPTSS HV Switchgear (panels) - x8 Yes FAT & SAT

>Queen St MPTSS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Queen St MPTSS RCBB CT's - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Queen St MPTSS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Queen St MPTSS HV Cables - x8 N/A FAT & SAT

5. Pontypridd TSS:

Same tests as specified for Taffs Well FAT and SAT

>Pontypridd TSS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT

>Pontypridd TSS HV Switchgear (panels) - x5

>Pontypridd TSS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Pontypridd TSS RCBB CT's - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Pontypridd TSS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Pontypridd TSS HV Cables - x5 N/A FAT & SAT

6. Ninian Park FS:

Same tests as specified for Taffs Well FAT and SAT

>Ninian Park FS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT

>Ninian Park FS HV Switchgear (panels) - x9 Yes FAT & SAT

>Ninian Park FS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Ninian Park FS RCBB CT's - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Ninian Park FS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Ninian Park FS HV Cables - x9 N/A FAT & SAT

7. Abercynon TSS:

Same tests as specified for Taffs Well FAT and SAT

>Abercynon TSS SCADA Equipment - x1 N/A FAT & SAT

>Abercynon TSS HV Switchgear (panels) - x4 Yes FAT & SAT

>Abercynon TSS LV C/O Panel - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Abercynon TSS RCBB CT's - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Abercynon TSS Battery Charger - x1 Yes FAT & SAT

>Abercynon TSS HV Cables -x4 N/A FAT & SAT

a)The assumption to be that all Test plans and procedures to be produced by BBR at this stage.

b)All costs should be inclusive of Travel, Training, Parking, PPE etc, BBR will provide site

safety and welfare, BBR will produce all the relevant T&C documentation which each

contractor would be expected to complete in order to achieve the tests listed in the

attached document.

c)Final hand back documentation must be completed and returned in an acceptable manner

within four weeks (20 working days) of each commissioning stage.

Programme:

Subcontract Start Date:

>FAT Start: June 2021

>SAT Start: Nov 2021

Subcontract Completion Date:

>FAT: Dec 2021

>SAT: Oct 2022

Tender Documents:

Suppliers requested to express an interest and shall be subject to meeting Balfour Beatty Rail’s pre-qualification criteria for this package of works.

Appropriate RISQS, Constructionline and Insurances will be required.

Documents shall be issued to those who qualify via Balfour Beatty’s Jaggaer portal. Access shall be supplied to those who qualify.

Responses, including any tender queries, shall be via the Jaggaer portal only.

Response shall be based on best value (commercial and technical) which shall include:

> CVL Test and Commissioning – Scope of Work Schedule.

> Package 3 – TPS Works Information doc ref: TRAN01-KAW-R0-TPS-AAC-Z-CA-000006.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=108297.

2.5

Notice Coding and Classification

51230000 Installation services of testing equipment
61 Transport For Wales - Core Valley Lines
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71630000 Technical inspection and testing services
71632000 Technical testing services
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1012 Gwynedd
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018 Swansea
1020 East Wales
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1024 Powys

3 Administrative Information

3.1

Type of Procedure

Dual stage – Candidates must first pass a selection procedure before being invited to tender or negotiate.

3.2

Time Limits



Deadline for requests to participate
    01-04-2021  Time  16:00

Estimated award date 31-05-2021

3.3

Tender Submission Postbox

4 Other Information

4.1

Additional Information

Please note this is a speculative opportunity. The contractor has not yet won the prime contract and so a sub contract is not guaranteed.

Sub-contracting opportunities published on Sell2Wales are business-to-business transactions and are not subject to the normal public sector and EU rules regarding procurement. The Welsh Government does not accept responsibility or liability for the content, evaluation or award of sub-contracting opportunities.

(WA Ref:108297)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: Project Core Valley Lines is funded by the European Union. More information can be provided upon request.

4.2

Additional Documentation

4.3

Publication date of this notice

 17-02-2021

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
51230000 Installation services of testing equipment Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
71630000 Technical inspection and testing services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71632000 Technical testing services Technical inspection and testing services
71600000 Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
61 Transport For Wales - Core Valley Lines Sell2Wales Projects

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:
17 February 2021
Deadline date:
01 April 2021 00:00
Notice type:
Speculative Sub-Contract Opportunity
Authority name:
Balfour Beatty Rail
Publication date:
10 August 2021
Notice type:
Sub-Contract Award
Authority name:
Balfour Beatty Rail

About the buyer

Main contact:
daniel.quirolo@balfourbeatty.com
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
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