Tender

Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Railway Testing Systems

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

15 Aug 2018 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Railway Testing Systems", under the category of railway equipment. This procurement, which is in the tender stage, has a budget of £7,000,000 and is situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 14th September 2018, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st April 2019 and extend until 31st March 2023. This procurement will employ a selective method with a competitive dialogue process to identify potential suppliers.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in railway equipment and testing systems. Companies involved in the design and manufacture of hydraulic systems, structural engineering, and control systems would be particularly well-suited for this tender. The project's emphasis on innovative testing facilities could enable engaged businesses to showcase their expertise and collaborate on cutting-edge solutions, thereby increasing their visibility and competitiveness within the railway sector.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Railway Testing Systems

Notice Description

The high speed rail Infrastructure Testing Facility (ITF) is an outdoor structure for the testing of railway track components and earth embankments. The testing rig will incorporate hydraulic actuators located on a reaction beam, to apply downward dynamic vertical loads onto stationary embankment structures. The reaction beam will be 10 m long and its vertical position changeable between heights of 0-3 m (via a guide and motive system), to accommodate the testing of different embankment heights. Once locked in position, vertical forces will be generated by actuators spaced at 0,65 m centres along its length, meaning the beam must have sufficient vertical stiffness to allow for the precise and accurate control of actuators. The actuators will mimic a high speed moving load by operating in sequence according to specifications (frequency and force). The reaction beam will be supported by columns at each end. The frame-to-beam connections require design, however the columns and their foundations will be designed separately by an alternative consultant as part of the civils work contract. In-built craneage capability will be required to lift 5-10 t loads onto the embankment samples. Control systems will be required for the crane, frame movement and hydraulic actuators. A hydraulic power unit, piping and cooling is also required, the housing and service duct work will be supplied by the civils contract for the hydraulic power unit. Data acquisition and cabling is needed to monitor future test samples. All applications and contact must be made via the University's tendering portal - http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Railway-equipment./945NKN64WA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75ff96a9-8f03-472f-83e8-693b216280c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb693b5-4aa9-44b8-99a5-21052bbccc8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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