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Rail Condition and Profile Management

STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)

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Summary of the contracting process

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (UTILITIES) based in Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Rail Condition and Profile Management" within the transport industry category. The procurement process utilised a selective (Restricted) procedure and included surveys and activities to improve rail conditions within the Glasgow Subway. The process reached the contract award stage with Vossloh being identified as the successful supplier for an amount of GBP 187,897.85. Initial tender documentation indicates that activities under the contract include non-destructive and ultrasonic testing, development of rail profile management activities, and their subsequent implementation. The contract's key dates include the original tender period's end date of 30th July 2024 and the contract signing date of 16th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail maintenance, condition monitoring, and profile management, particularly those with capabilities in non-destructive testing and rail profile optimisation. The contract offers potential for further work as Strathclyde Partnership for Transport reserves the right to award additional activities based on the contract's performance. Organisations that adhere to ISO 9001 standards and meet stringent financial and technical criteria, with the capacity for innovation in rail condition assessment and management, would be well-suited to compete for future related opportunities. This project supports business growth by providing a platform for showcasing advanced rail maintenance solutions and establishing long-term relationships with a major public transport entity.

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Notice Title

Rail Condition and Profile Management

Notice Description

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport are seeking a contract to provide rail condition and profile management services for Glasgow Subway

Lot Information

Lot 1

SPT are seeking a contractor to undertake surveys and works to provide assurance of and improvements to rail conditions within the Glasgow Subway. Activities include: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), specifically Ultrasonic Testing (UT); Develop, through survey of the Subway track, proposal for rail profile management activities (grinding / milling); and, Implement rail profile management activities. Activities 1 and 2 are fixed scope. Activity 3 is optional. SPT reserves the right to make awards against each activity not at all, once, or on multiple occasions.

Renewal: It envisaged the requirement will be renewed in 4 - 6 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522367
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£187,897 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between four and six years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@spt.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOSSLOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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