Planning

Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical/Electrical Equipment to Control/Management of the Queensgate Tunnel

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Oct 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical/Electrical Equipment to Control/Management of the Queensgate Tunnel". This falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment. The planned contract aims to support continuous and task-based services over a three-year term, with an option for a 12-month extension based on contractor performance. The project, located in Cardiff (UKL22), includes a variety of specialised tasks such as maintenance of tunnel systems and infrastructure, periodic inspections, and electrical testing. Communication regarding future notices is expected by 20th January 2025. Relevant legal frameworks and procurement categories, such as the NEC 4 Term Service contract, are applicable.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical engineering, maintenance services, and infrastructure management. Companies with expertise in fault attendance, system maintenance, and technical inspections are well-suited to participate. The flexibility offered by the NEC 4 Term Service contract means businesses can expect repeated engagements and sustained work based on the project’s evolving requirements. Cardiff Council’s commitment to value for money and benchmark standards makes this tender a lucrative prospect for well-established service providers aiming to expand their portfolios within public sector infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical/Electrical Equipment to Control/Management of the Queensgate Tunnel

Notice Description

The proposed contract will provide a mechanism for the provision of additional services. It is proposed to use the NEC 4 Term Service contract which allows services to be provided continuously over the contract period and/or on an additional task by task call-off basis, therefore providing the Authority with flexibility as to the quantities of Works ordered (as long as the FTS value is sufficient). The contract manager will ensure that the proposed contract is regularly benchmarked to confirm continued Value for Money.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed contract will provide a mechanism for the provision of additional services. It is proposed to use the NEC 4 Term Service contract which allows services to be provided continuously over the contract period and/or on an additional task by task call-off basis, therefore providing the Authority with flexibility as to the quantities of Works ordered (as long as the FTS value is sufficient). The contract manager will ensure that the proposed contract is regularly benchmarked to confirm continued Value for Money. The proposed contract will include the following service area provisions: - - Fault attendance and maintenance at all Tunnel electrical and mechanical systems and related infrastructure and systems which includes: - EPCMS and PLC maintenance, hardware and software - Rotating Plank Signs (RPS) and all associated cabling, interconnections and network communications - Pump maintenance - UPS Maintenance - Generator Maintenance - Jet Fab Maintenance - A470 North Rd Lane Control System - Periodic inspections. - Electrical Testing to BS7671. - Fault Management and Asset Management. - Supply / Installation of Equipment (if required). - Design / Modelling Service (if required) The proposed contract will be for a 3-year term with an option to extend for a further 12 months depending on Contractor performance in the first 3-years Additional information: This process is intended to inform the Council's understanding of the market and is not part of a formal procurement process. Should the Council decide to proceed, a formal procurement process may follow at a later date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34993100 - Tunnel lighting

45221240 - Construction work for tunnels

45221241 - Road tunnel construction work

45221242 - Railway tunnel construction work

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

63712300 - Bridge and tunnel operation services

63712320 - Tunnel operation services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Rees
Contact Email
highwayswasteandparks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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