Planning

Engineering labour services for on-train GSM-R radio installation

ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD

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Planning

04 Jun 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Abellio ScotRail Ltd is initiating a procurement process for engineering labour services focused on the installation of GSM-R radios for their train fleet, which totals 704 units. This procurement is part of the national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme, conducted on behalf of Network Rail, and is classified under the transport industry. The work is expected to take place across all ScotRail maintenance locations in Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an anticipated start in summer 2020; suppliers are encouraged to prepare their bids by the future notice date of 22 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rail services, particularly those with existing experience in GSM-R systems. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in handling similar rail projects and offer skilled personnel will be well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders will be required to provide case studies evidencing their expertise in GSM-R installations, further refining the pool of eligible contractors and enhancing the quality of bids received.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering labour services for on-train GSM-R radio installation

Notice Description

Abellio ScotRail intends to invite suppliers to bid to provide labour services for the replacement of the GSM-R radios on the ScotRail train fleet, amounting to 704 on-train radios. Abellio ScotRail is delivering this project on behalf of Network Rail as part of their national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme. With the project covering ScotRail's entire fleet it is anticipated that work will be carried out at all ScotRail maintenance locations. The supplier would be expected to provide project management, logistical support, GSM-R technical expertise and experienced GSM-R technicians to deliver this complex programme in the most efficient way possible. This is a labour-only project as all materials will be free-issued. Due to the safety-critical nature of the GSM-R radio system it is imperative that any suppliers who bid on this work are existing suppliers to the rail industry, have direct experience with GSM-R, and will use staff with experience and underpinning knowledge of the GSM-R system, and this must be demonstrable with evidence provided for Abellio ScotRail to review. It's expected the procurement process will begin in summer 2020 with the project starting as soon as possible thereafter.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abellio ScotRail intends to invite suppliers to bid to provide labour services for the replacement of the GSM-R radios on the ScotRail train fleet, amounting to 704 on-train radios. Abellio ScotRail is delivering this project on behalf of Network Rail as part of their national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme. With the project covering ScotRail's entire fleet it is anticipated that work will be carried out at all ScotRail maintenance locations. The supplier would be expected to provide project management, logistical support, GSM-R technical expertise and experienced GSM-R technicians to deliver this complex programme in the most efficient way possible. This is a labour-only project as all materials will be free-issued. Due to the safety-critical nature of the GSM-R radio system it is imperative that any suppliers who bid on this work are existing suppliers to the rail industry, have direct experience with GSM-R, and will use staff with experience and underpinning knowledge of the GSM-R system, and this must be demonstrable with evidence provided for Abellio ScotRail to review. It's expected the procurement process will begin in summer 2020 with the project starting as soon as possible thereafter.. potential supplier will be asked to provide a case study of past experience of working with GSM-R equipment and on-train projects. The case study should be no longer than 4 A pages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387638
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABELLIO SCOTRAIL LTD
Contact Name
Lisa McWilliam
Contact Email
lisa.mcwilliam@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7810016356

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 ^HQ
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387638
    Engineering labour services for on-train GSM-R radio installation - Abellio ScotRail intends to invite suppliers to bid to provide labour services for the replacement of the GSM-R radios on the ScotRail train fleet, amounting to 704 on-train radios. Abellio ScotRail is delivering this project on behalf of Network Rail as part of their national GSM-R Version 4.0 radio upgrade programme. With the project covering ScotRail's entire fleet it is anticipated that work will be carried out at all ScotRail maintenance locations. The supplier would be expected to provide project management, logistical support, GSM-R technical expertise and experienced GSM-R technicians to deliver this complex programme in the most efficient way possible. This is a labour-only project as all materials will be free-issued. Due to the safety-critical nature of the GSM-R radio system it is imperative that any suppliers who bid on this work are existing suppliers to the rail industry, have direct experience with GSM-R, and will use staff with experience and underpinning knowledge of the GSM-R system, and this must be demonstrable with evidence provided for Abellio ScotRail to review. It's expected the procurement process will begin in summer 2020 with the project starting as soon as possible thereafter.

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