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23 Jan 2025 at 11:59

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27 Jun 2024 at 11:49

Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has awarded a contract for "Rail Condition and Profile Management" services related to the Glasgow Subway. The contract, which falls under the industry category of repair, maintenance, and associated services for railways, was finalised with Vossloh Rail Services Deutschland GmbH on 16th January 2025. This tender process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, with key procurement stages completed from 14th June 2024 through to 30th July 2024, after an extension request. The main activities under this contract included Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), specifically Ultrasonic Testing (UT), rail profile management planning, and implementation activities in Glasgow (UKM82).

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in railway maintenance and profile management services. Large enterprises with experience in Non-Destructive Testing, rail profile surveying, and grinding or milling activities would be highly suited for such contracts. Additionally, businesses with ISO 9001 accreditation and those registered with Companies House or relevant international professional trade registers would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, ensuring they meet the comprehensive requirements set out by SPT.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Rail Condition and Profile Management

Notice Description

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport are seeking a contract to provide rail condition and profile management services for Glasgow Subway

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPT are seeking a contractor to undertake surveys and works to provide assurance of and improvements to rail conditions within the Glasgow Subway. Activities include: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), specifically Ultrasonic Testing (UT); Develop, through survey of the Subway track, proposal for rail profile management activities (grinding / milling); and, Implement rail profile management activities. Activities 1 and 2 are fixed scope. Activity 3 is optional. SPT reserves the right to make awards against each activity not at all, once, or on multiple occasions.

Renewal: It envisaged the requirement will be renewed in 4 - 6 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002353-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£187,897 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between four and six years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (UTILITIES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vossloh

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