Award

Earthing and Bonding

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Award

28 Jul 2022 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

21 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

22 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has issued a tender for "Earthing and Bonding" works essential for the electrification of the Core Valley Lines, located in Pontypridd, UK. This procurement falls within the works category and was initiated through an open procedure. Key dates include the bid submission deadline, which has been extended to 31 March 2022, with the contract valued at £12 million. The tender is part of a framework agreement intended for urgent works and aims to appoint up to four contractors capable of executing required tasks in compliance with railway safety standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and construction services within the transport sector. Large and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in rail-related safety systems, bonding, and earthing installations will benefit from this tender. Companies that can demonstrate an ability to deliver high-quality services and compliance with the rigorous safety standards required for live rail environments are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, successful bidders will be expected to contribute to community benefits, aligning with social and environmental objectives set forth by Transport for Wales.

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Notice Title

Earthing and Bonding

Notice Description

This requirement is needed to enable the successful electrification of the Core Valley Lines. E&B will play a key part in ensuring the safety of all personnel working on or near the rail, and of rail service users and customers once the line sections are energised. An effective E&B system will assist in minimising any identified Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) issues across an installation. Earthing and Bonding will need to be installed across the route, on all OLE assets, stations, bridges, fences and other metal assets to: - Ensure personal safety for those located on or about the railway, - Provide a safe return path for current in the event of an electrical fault, - Provide a return current path for normal load current; and - Ensure the correct operation of electrical protection systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to identify and appoint competent contractors to undertake works in relation to Earthing and Boding in a live/working rail environment. This work is required to provide key installations and allow access to the rail for incumbent TfW Infrastructure Delivery Partners (IDPs) to complete their works, and ensure the network is compliant to standards applicable to an electrified railway. Mini-competition will be utilised as the primary call-off process under this Framework, with a direct award allocation process reserved for urgent requirements only. Should the need arise for this work outside of CVL, the Buyer and their subsidiaries reserve the right to utilise this framework for works appropriate to the scope within this framework as long as value for money can be demonstrated. For the avoidance of doubt this may include similar works on alternative lines and locations not within the CVL. The potential work to be procured via this framework covers E&B works at various locations including: - Signalling power supplies (FSP) - Points heating - Telecoms equipment - Traction bonding - Junction lighting - OCS motorized switches - Signalling structures & trackside equipment - Stations - Depots - DNO cubicles - Bridges and other metal/steel structures - Metal/steel fencing - Arbitrary metal/steel trackside enclosures - Third party assets outside the WCB and CVL -Boundaries - Metal / Steel Handrails - IBJ's / IRJ's - Sidings

Renewal: There may be a requirement to undertake this work after the FW expires in 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-118840
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118840
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

34632300 - Electrical installations for railways

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

34946100 - Railway-track construction materials

45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems

45234100 - Railway construction works

45234115 - Railway signalling works

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
if further procurement of these works are required the anticipated date will be 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Leanne Millard
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION

BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL

BCM CONSTRUCTION

KELTBRAY RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB389362
    Earthing and Bonding - This requirement is needed to enable the successful electrification of the Core Valley Lines. E&B will play a key part in ensuring the safety of all personnel working on or near the rail, and of rail service users and customers once the line sections are energised. An effective E&B system will assist in minimising any identified Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) issues across an installation. Earthing and Bonding will need to be installed across the route, on all OLE assets, stations, bridges, fences and other metal assets to: - Ensure personal safety for those located on or about the railway, - Provide a safe return path for current in the event of an electrical fault, - Provide a return current path for normal load current; and - Ensure the correct operation of electrical protection systems.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL406019
    Earthing and Bonding - This requirement is needed to enable the successful electrification of the Core Valley Lines. E&B will play a key part in ensuring the safety of all personnel working on or near the rail, and of rail service users and customers once the line sections are energised. An effective E&B system will assist in minimising any identified Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) issues across an installation. Earthing and Bonding will need to be installed across the route, on all OLE assets, stations, bridges, fences and other metal assets to: - Ensure personal safety for those located on or about the railway, - Provide a safe return path for current in the event of an electrical fault, - Provide a return current path for normal load current; and - Ensure the correct operation of electrical protection systems.

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