Planning

Maintenance and Servicing contract for Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway track and signalling systems

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Oct 2018 at 09:52

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Oct 2018 at 09:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently planning a tender for the Maintenance and Servicing contract for the Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway track and signalling systems. This procurement falls within the transportation industry and is focused on maintaining the railway infrastructure, which is approximately 1.5 miles long. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 15th January 2019, and the anticipated contract duration is three years, requiring two site visits each year around March/April and September/October. The estimated value of the contract is £15,000, and delivery is expected in Southend-on-Sea, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure maintenance and servicing. Companies with experience in visual inspections, lubrication, and operational testing of railway components would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given that the contracting authority seeks expressions of interest from potential bidders at this early planning stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Servicing contract for Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway track and signalling systems

Notice Description

The Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway is approximately 1.5 miles long and 3ft gauge. The track and signalling infrastructure has been subject to significant improvement and upgrade over the past year. The equipment will now need ongoing annual maintenance to ensure its good condition is sustained for the future safe and reliable operation of the railway. At this stage, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking an expression of interest from potential bidders.The contract is to be offered for a period of three years, based on two site visits per year. The first site visit around March/April and the second site visit around September/October. It is anticipated that the following works will be required each year: a) Track * Visual inspection and report * Detail inspection, lubrication and adjustment of turnouts * Detail inspection, lubrication and adjustment of leverboxes * Replacement and re-greasing of loose fishplates * Replacement of loose or missing railclips * Minor track re-alignment as required * Re-painting of count-down markers * Inspect and review wheel profiles b) Signalling * Test all facing point locks on manual turnouts (3 off) * Lock and detection test for point motors (2 off) * Lubricate and clean point motors and linkage (2 off) * Lubricate and test treadles ( 4 off) * Check signal lamp function (2 off) * Check key-switch function (2 off) * Check indicator panel function (1 off) * Check power supply, earthing and functionality of location case (1 off) * Full system function test In addition to the above, there may be other minor works that will be required as a result of routine inspection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4530b233-f504-4fbc-922f-711ef3930d88
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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