Planning

Greater Manchester Metrolink - Safety Enhancement Market Sounding

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

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Planning

19 May 2020 at 11:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Greater Manchester Metrolink - Safety Enhancement Market Sounding" is being conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). This initiative is currently in the planning stage and aims to explore strategies for improved safety measures following recommendations from a previous tram incident. The location is Manchester, England, and key engagement related to this market sounding will conclude on 19 August 2020. It primarily falls under the public transport services by railways industry category and invites interested parties to participate voluntarily.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety systems and technologies that enhance public transport. Companies involved in developing systems for automatic speed reduction or driver alertness detection would be particularly well-suited to respond. Engaging in this process allows suppliers to gain insights into TfGM’s requirements and potentially position themselves for future contracts related to the deployment of enhanced safety measures in the Metrolink system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Greater Manchester Metrolink - Safety Enhancement Market Sounding

Notice Description

On the 9th of November 2016 a tram crashed at Sandilands, Croydon. The subsequent investigation by the Rail Accident and Investigation Branch (RAIB) made several recommendations applicable to the wider industry. TfGM have been supporting the wider industry on understanding the impact of these recommendations. There are two recommendations that, if actioned, will require investment by TfGM to modify the Metrolink system. Recommendation 3 requires UK tram systems to be fitted with a system to automatically reduce tram speeds if they approach higher risk locations at speeds which could result in derailment or overturning. Recommendation 4 requires UK tram systems to research and evaluate systems capable of detecting the driver's attention state and initiate an appropriate response if a low level of alertness is detected. If an effective system is found a time bound plan should be developed to introduce such a system. Following the work completed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) on behalf of the industry, TfGM are now ready to begin their own market engagement. This will allow us to gain a deeper understanding of the systems available to address recommendation 3 and 4. The purpose of this market sounding is to enable Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to gain a better understanding of the capabilities of systems on the market that will address these recommendations. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7651fc09-e840-4a13-a0b5-c176b13ce1b0
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2020Expired
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
TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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