Tender

GB-Milton Keynes: CT0580 Train Control & Traffic Management Strategy

EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

21 Sep 2020 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East West Railway Company Limited is seeking proposals for the procurement titled "GB-Milton Keynes: CT0580 Train Control & Traffic Management Strategy". This initiative falls under the transport systems consultancy services category and is aimed at enhancing train control and traffic management within the East West Rail programme. The tender is currently at the open stage, with bids due by 12:00 noon on 25th September 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 22nd October 2020 and end on 18th November 2020, with a contract value estimated at £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport systems consultancy and related fields. Businesses capable of providing efficient and effective train control and traffic management solutions will find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. Given the urgency of the requirements, firms that can mobilise swiftly and demonstrate expertise in interfacing with existing systems are particularly encouraged to respond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Milton Keynes: CT0580 Train Control & Traffic Management Strategy

Notice Description

Train Control and Traffic Management strategy is the core requirement to meet the East West Rail Company (EWR Co) Programme Wide Output Specification (PWOS) as part of the Control, Command and Signalling (CCS) deployment within EWR. 1.This strategy will mitigate the integration risk with the various fringe systems along with EWR route. In order to meet the Programme wide Output Specification (PWOS) and Sponsor's requirements (the requirements) the following are the aims of this short term procurement: a.How efficiently and effectively does the existing planned train control on CS1 and traffic management systems at Rugby meet the requirements? b.What train control systems are available as options, and how effectively and efficiently do they meet the requirements, and then the systems of systems requirements for each configuration state? Where a train control system does not have inbuilt ATP, consideration of ATP options must be examined. c.What traffic management systems are available as options, and how effectively and efficiently do they meet the requirements, and then the systems of systems requirements for each configuration state? d.What are the train control and traffic management systems (and any other direct interface systems) that EWR systems will need to interface to and with and what constraints do they have on question 2 and 3? e.What significant constraints does UK law, regulations and standards apply to this strategy option choice and what is the impact on choice? It is envisaged that the contract will run four weeks from 22nd October 2020 - 18th November 2020. Please note the contract start date could be earlier (subject to internal approvals) and the successful supplier must be available for immediate mobilisation due to the urgency and short time frame to deliver the requirement. ***The final date and time for the submission of bids for this RFQ is Friday 2nd October 2020 at 12:00 noon*** This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFQ document. To respond to this opportunity, please visit this link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Milton-Keynes:-CT0580-Train-Control-%26-Traffic-Management-Strategy/VR7823MD8Y All bid response information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Please confirm your intention to bid/submit a response to the RFQ via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Friday 25th September 2020. Please submit any clarification questions via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Friday 25th September 2020. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. If this is your first time using Delta you will need to register on the system. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To respond to this opportunity, please visit this link: : https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Milton-Keynes:-CT0580-Train-Control-%26-Traffic-Management-Strategy/VR7823MD8Y All bid response information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Please confirm your intention to bid/submit a response to the RFQ via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Friday 25th September 2020. Please submit any clarification questions via the messaging facility on the esourcing portal Delta by 12 noon on Friday 25th September 2020. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Milton-Keynes:-CT0580-Train-Control-%26-Traffic-Management-Strategy/VR7823MD8Y

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d9bb112-9f67-40d9-828a-fdcd51d4db55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/369c1fca-9d4b-4b54-970b-313b2316bdc9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2020 - 18 Nov 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Vanessa Amissah
Contact Email
commercial@eastwestrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
07947784091

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
MK9 1FD
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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