Tender

Tunnel Lane Control System

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Tender

15 Sep 2017 at 07:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Merseytravel is seeking tenders for the "Tunnel Lane Control System" to update the traffic management and lane control systems at the Mersey tunnels. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 17th October 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £930,000 and falls within the engineering services category, specifically under the CPV code 71300000. The project is to be conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period expected to commence on 7th December 2017 and concluding on 20th June 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure method, allowing various suppliers to compete for the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering services related to traffic management systems and associated technologies. Companies with expertise in electrical installation, SCADA systems, and infrastructure upgrades would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement process is designed to foster competitive participation from a diverse range of suppliers, potentially leading to significant business growth in the public sector environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tunnel Lane Control System

Notice Description

Merseytravel have identified the need to update the traffic management and lane control system at the Mersey tunnels. The scope of the project is as follows; The replacement of the existing Lane Control Signs (LCS) and Vehicle Management Signs (VMS) and the respective systems, in the Queensway tunnel and the Kingsway tunnels. The work includes inspection of the gantries in the Queensway Tunnel for possible re-use and the installation of new gantries in the Kingsway tunnels. LV distribution to feed the signs, power supplies to each gantry position from 2 separate sources, SCADA links into the existing Merseytravel SCADA network, fibre optic cable installation, Sign control panel installation, updating the existing SCADA system to control and monitor the image displayed and the status of all signs and the stripping out and environmental disposal of all equipment and cabling made redundant by these works. *Removal of existing LCS, VMS and associated systems. *Installation of new LCS, VMS and associated systems. *Inspection and possible re-use of gantries within the Queensway tunnel. *Installation of new gantries within the Kingsway tunnels. *Installation of LV cabling from existing distribution boards to final fixed equipment. *Installation of electrical accessories throughout. *Installation of new Automatic Transfer Switches *Installation on new Primary and Secondary Containment with the tunnel invert and road deck. *Installation of optical fibre cables between existing SCADA outstations and new sign control panels. *Installation of new sign control panels *Amending of the existing SCADA system to incorporate the new systems. *The forming of BWHs throughout. *Testing & Commissioning of all systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db58c522-96e4-4d41-93a0-4dfd593284e5
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2017 - 20 Jun 2018 6-12 months
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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tender@merseytravel.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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