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GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings

GCRE LTD

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Award

06 Sep 2023 at 08:45

Tender

07 Feb 2023 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, GCRE Ltd, has issued a tender titled "GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings" in the industry category of "Railway-track construction materials and supplies". The tender, currently in the active stage, includes multiple lots for the supply of materials such as sleepers, rail, rail fixings, ballast, and buffer stops. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can access tender documents through the eTenderWales portal. The closing date for submissions is March 10, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of railway construction materials and related equipment. Companies specializing in the supply of sleepers, rail, fixings, ballast, or buffer stops tailored for slow-speed railways could be well-suited to compete. GCRE Ltd, as the contracting authority, is seeking cost-effective solutions for the Phase 1A Sidings project, providing a chance for suppliers to showcase their expertise in the rail construction industry.

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Notice Title

GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings

Notice Description

Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings - Ballast - Rail - Sleepers - Fixings - Stop Blocks

Lot Information

Sleepers

This lot is for the supply of a total of circa 10,000 sleepers. The total quantity may be required in flat-bottom and/or in bullhead form, or a mixture, to be determined the separate supply of rail. Therefore prices for up to 8000 of each form are requested where available. Recovered serviceable or reconditioned sleepers are acceptable. New material must be shown to be more cost-effective or the only available option. Wooden, steel, concrete or composite sleepers are all acceptable subject to a viable minimum quantity to avoid mixing. Additional information: Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation. Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

Renewal: Where further materials are required

Rail

This lot is for the supply of 15,000 m of rail, ideally in 60' lengths Rail for phase 1A is only required to be suitable for slow speed railway, primarily sidings, and as such serviceable or reconditioned rail is acceptable. Flat-bottom rail is preferred but bullhead is acceptable subject to a viable minimum quantity. Additional information: Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation. Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

Renewal: If further material is required

Rail Fixings

- This lot is for provision of ancillary rail fixings, for which the quantity available should be indicated along with a unit rate: - Clips, insulators and rail pads - flat bottom: Volume depending upon type and number of flat bottom sleepers supplied in lot 3. i.e. to accommodate up to 10,000 sleepers. - Steel Keys - bullhead: Volume depending upon type and number of bullhead sleepers supplied in lot 3. i.e. to accommodate maximum of 10,000 sleepers but likely to me significantly less - Fishplates and bolts: flat bottom Volume depending upon type and number of flat bottom rails / sleepers supplied in lots 2 & 3. i.e. to accommodate up to 1600 pairs - Fishplates and bolts: bullhead Volume depending upon type and number of bullhead rails / sleepers supplied in lots 2 & 3. i.e. to accommodate up to 1600 pairs but likely to me significantly less - Items will be ordered appropriate to the types of sleeper and rail selected from Lots 2 and 3, therefore pricing should include for available amounts of bullhead and flat-bottom variants. Additional information: Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation. Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

Renewal: If further materials are required

Ballast

Purchase of circa 30,000 tonnes of ballast for Phase 1A Sidings - required to be suitable for slow speed railway, primarily sidings, and as such lower grade and potentially reconditioned ballast is acceptable, with limestone anticipated to be more cost effective than granite. Additional information: Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation. Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

Renewal: Where further materials are required

Buffer Stops

14 Buffer Stops are required Serviceable or reconditioned assets are acceptable, however where possible they should be consistent in appearance. Additional information: Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation. Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

Renewal: If further materials are required to complete the project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a3a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026276-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

14212310 - Ballast

34940000 - Railway equipment

34941000 - Rails and accessories

34941200 - Track rails

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

34946100 - Railway-track construction materials

34946110 - Rails

34946120 - Railway materials

34946200 - Railway-track construction supplies

34946230 - Rail clips, bedplates and ties

34947100 - Sleepers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GCRE LTD
Contact Name
Tamara Evans
Contact Email
tamara.evans@gcre.wales
Contact Phone
+44 7590603692

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
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

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

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