Planning

Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

26 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is planning a procurement process titled "Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade". This initiative falls under the transport industry category and is set in Glasgow, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key documents indicating that it aims to modernise the existing DC traction power systems utilized in the Glasgow Subway. The anticipated future notice date for this tender is 13 January 2020, as the organisation prepares to seek suitable manufacturers and suppliers to enhance operational efficiencies and support Unattended Train Operation goals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in electrical engineering, particularly those experienced in metro systems and DC traction power solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in upgrading or modifying traction power systems will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project is expected to draw interest from firms capable of providing innovative technical assessments and modernisation proposals aligned with safety standards and best practices, ultimately fostering business growth in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade

Notice Description

The Glasgow Subway is currently undergoing an extensive modernisation programme, which includes stations upgrade, new rolling stock and automatically controlled protection & operation system to give the best service to our customer. We are looking for a manufacturer/supplier to bring our DC traction power system to the modern standard as while as supporting our ultimate Unattended Train Operation (UTO) goal. Our Subway has 15 stations and a maintenance depot currently powered by 5 substations. One is located within the depot and four are located at other remote sites. Our rolling stock is operating on 600VDC 3rd rail, which the power rectified down from 11kV or 6.6kV HV supply vary from substations. Breakers for the DC side of the system are currently Whipp & Bourne MM74.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Assess SPT's current DC Traction Power Systems against what would be a modern equivalent with regards safe operation, highlighting any technical differences and deficiencies against modern standards and/or best practice. Where any deficiencies are highlighted and using knowledge and experience of similar systems, propose options open to SPT to bring its DC Traction Power equipment in-line with those identified modern standards and/or best practice. Using your knowledge and experience of DC Traction Power systems operating in a metro environment or similar. Provide details/commentary on any standard safety requirements placed upon a UTO system operator in regards to the principle of operation of Traction Power systems, including consideration of remote traction power isolation in a safety-critical environment. In relation to SPT's current Traction power equipment and with regards cost, feasibility and timescales provide options open to SPT to bring its equipment in-line with best practice for a UTO system. Options open to SPT may be but not limited to the following. The Modification/Replace/Upgrade of existing circuit breakers Replacement of switchboard and substations control.. This notice is published for market research purposes only and will be used to inform the future tender that will follow for this requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000599133
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367447
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

30237280 - Power supply accessories

31156000 - Interruptible power supplies

31174000 - Power supply transformers

31221100 - Power relays

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2020Expired
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
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@spt.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413333786

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 5JF
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367447
    Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade - The Glasgow Subway is currently undergoing an extensive modernisation programme, which includes stations upgrade, new rolling stock and automatically controlled protection & operation system to give the best service to our customer. We are looking for a manufacturer/supplier to bring our DC traction power system to the modern standard as while as supporting our ultimate Unattended Train Operation (UTO) goal. Our Subway has 15 stations and a maintenance depot currently powered by 5 substations. One is located within the depot and four are located at other remote sites. Our rolling stock is operating on 600VDC 3rd rail, which the power rectified down from 11kV or 6.6kV HV supply vary from substations. Breakers for the DC side of the system are currently Whipp & Bourne MM74.

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