Tender

Switch & Crossing Units (S&C)

GCRE LTD

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07 Nov 2022 at 00:00

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02 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is currently being undertaken by GCRE Ltd, based in Manchester, UK. The procurement involves the purchase of Switch & Crossing Units (S&C) for a railway technology testing facility, with delivery and installation expected to commence in May 2023. The procurement stage is active, and the deadline for tender submission is December 2, 2022. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is accessible for electronic submission.

This tender for Switch & Crossing Units (S&C) presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the rail industry. Companies providing railway technology products and services, particularly those capable of delivering and installing track units, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With GCRE Ltd as the buying organisation, businesses interested in expanding their presence in the railway technology sector should consider participating in this open procedure procurement process.

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Notice Title

Switch & Crossing Units (S&C)

Notice Description

GCRE requires Switch and Crossing Units (S&C) for the test facility currently being built. Delivery and installation is anticipated to start in May 2023. Initial requirement is for 16nr units. Further units may be required later.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the purchase of an initial number of 16 S&C units for a low speed, light use sidings facility with hand operation of all BV8 units (potentially with the addition of a power adaptor mounted on bearer ends) and machine operation of BV9.25 units, with delivery and installation anticipated in May 2023. GCRE will be subsequently placing orders for further S&C units to the same geometries, and reserves the right to call off such further orders under this contract award. Further scope detail can be found in Volume 1 of the ITT documentation, freely available via the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_51715 and ITT_98951 - Purchase of Switch & Crossing Units to obtain the tender documentation.. Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_51715 and ITT_98951 - Purchase of Switch & Crossing Units 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.

Options: GCRE will be subsequently placing orders for further S&C units to the same geometries, and reserves the right to call off such further orders under this contract award. GCRE may also require Composite bearers (if not already the core option), incorporation of the twist from vertical to inclined, to remove the need for a separate twist rail and the potential provision of Racor handpoints which can also all be called off under this contract award as required.

Renewal: A further 12 months if required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126152
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126152
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

34941000 - Rails and accessories

34941200 - Track rails

34941800 - Railway points

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

34946100 - Railway-track construction materials

34946110 - Rails

34946120 - Railway materials

34946200 - Railway-track construction supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2022Expired
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
Tamara Evans
Contact Email
tamara.evans@gcre.wales
Contact Phone
+44 7590603692

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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