Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Greater Manchester
2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
UK
Contact person: Ms Francesca Hibbert
Telephone: +44 1612441599
E-mail: francesca.hibbert@tfgm.com
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://procontract.due-north.com
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.tfgm.com
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Overhead Line Equipment Renewal Package Market Sounding
Reference number: DN686274
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
The Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) on the Manchester Metrolink Bury Line (Victoria to Bury Tram Stops) and between Deansgate Castlefield to Trafford Bar stops on the Altrincham Line, for the most part, are the original equipment installed in 1992. As such, the assets in these areas are starting to become life expired and are due for renewal.
The aim of the OLE Renewal Package is to primarily determine the current condition of the OLE assets (including foundations) and then to deliver a series of targeted, defined renewals.
The current asset information is not to a suitable level that TfGM are able to define a clear remit for renewals. As such, a series of asset condition surveys are required to be completed to fully ascertain the remaining life expectancy of the OLE and to enable TfGM to make an informed decision on any renewal works to be undertaken. The asset condition must as a minimum include both OLE main steel, small parts steel and wiring as well as OLE foundations(non-exhaustive).
Subject to a subsequent Procurement exercise (following completion of this Market Sounding exercise) TfGM will be seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to develop and deliver the required works. The Main Contractor will take on both the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles.
The purpose of this Market Sounding exercise is;
· To establish the appetite and capacity for the package from the marketplace in its currently proposed form in terms of procurement approach, delivery and technical requirements.
· To obtain feedback on the proposed procurement and contracting strategy.
Participation in this market sounding is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent procurement and will not form part of any procurement assessment or selection process.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) on the Manchester Metrolink Bury Line (Victoria to Bury Tram Stops) and between Deansgate Castlefield to Trafford Bar stops on the Altrincham Line, for the most part, are the original equipment installed in 1992. As such, the assets in these areas are starting to become life expired and are due for renewal.
The aim of the OLE Renewal Package is to primarily determine the current condition of the OLE assets (including foundations) and then to deliver a series of targeted, defined renewals.
The current asset information is not to a suitable level that TfGM are able to define a clear remit for renewals. As such, a series of asset condition surveys are required to be completed to fully ascertain the remaining life expectancy of the OLE and to enable TfGM to make an informed decision on any renewal works to be undertaken. The asset condition must as a minimum include both OLE main steel, small parts steel and wiring as well as OLE foundations(non-exhaustive).
Subject to a subsequent Procurement exercise (following completion of the Market Sounding exercise) TfGM will be seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to develop and deliver the required works. The Main Contractor will take on both the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles.
The purpose of this Market Sounding exercise is;
· To establish the appetite and capacity for the package from the marketplace in its currently proposed form in terms of procurement approach, delivery and technical requirements.
· To obtain feedback on the proposed procurement and contracting strategy.
Participation in this market sounding is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent procurement and will not form part of any procurement assessment or selection process.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/11/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Interested parties should register interest via the Pro Contract ePortal at the noted address (Project reference DN686274). Market sounding documentation will be issued via the messaging function and upon completion should also be returned via the messaging function.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/08/2023