Tender

GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works

GCRE LTD

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Tender

26 Jan 2023 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence Ltd (GCRE) has initiated a tender process for the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system in South Wales, located within the local authorities of Powys and Neath Port Talbot. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 27th February 2023. The project falls under the goods category and is classified under 'Power converters'. The buyer, GCRE Ltd, is a body governed by public law specialising in Railway Technology Testing Facility.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the power supply accessories, power converters, electricity distribution, and control sectors to compete. Companies offering design, construction, maintenance, and related services in the specified industry category would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract duration is 720 days with a possible extension of up to 12 months depending on delivery timescales. Electronic submission is required, and bid validity lasts for 90 days post the tender period deadline.

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Notice Title

GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works

Notice Description

Global Centre of Rail Excellence Ltd (GCRE) requires a suitable supplier for the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility

Lot Information

Lot 1

The 25kV traction power supply work required by GCRE involves the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility, including, but not limited to: - The design (outline design, approval-in-principle design and detailed design), integration, supply, manufacture, assembly, delivery to site, construction, erection, installation, testing, commissioning, entry into service, submission of documentation, provision of training, provision of strategic and consumable spare parts, and correction of defects during defects correction period, for the SFC. - Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with a Long Term Service Provider (LTSP) under this procurement for the provision of planned and unplanned maintenance, remote monitoring, technical support and the supply and management of strategic spare parts and consumable spare parts for the SFC for a specified period. The LTSP will take responsibility for the maintenance of the SFC from the end of the defects correction period under the SFC Contract. The SFC Contractor may make alternative offers which depart from this specification. Any departures from this specification shall always be subject to prior agreement by GCRE. Further scope detail can be found in Volume 1 and appendices of the ITT documentation, freely available via the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation. Additional information: Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation. Any queries and responses and circulars that may be issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

Renewal: Extension of up to a further 12 months depending on delivery timescales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039aee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002451-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

30237280 - Power supply accessories

31121110 - Power converters

31151000 - Static converters

31162000 - Parts of transformers, inductors and static converters

31174000 - Power supply transformers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus

32552420 - Frequency converter

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GCRE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA10 9HN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters
Westminster Constituency
Neath and Swansea East

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