--- title: "Maintenance and Servicing contract for Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway track and signalling systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-10-15" --- # Maintenance and Servicing contract for Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway track and signalling systems Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90767aab-af6b-4bf4-a9be-ed1411f4b2c2.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently planning a tender for the Maintenance and Servicing contract for the Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway track and signalling systems. This procurement falls within the transportation industry and is focused on maintaining the railway infrastructure, which is approximately 1.5 miles long. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 15th January 2019, and the anticipated contract duration is three years, requiring two site visits each year around March/April and September/October. The estimated value of the contract is £15,000, and delivery is expected in Southend-on-Sea, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure maintenance and servicing. Companies with experience in visual inspections, lubrication, and operational testing of railway components would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given that the contracting authority seeks expressions of interest from potential bidders at this early planning stage. ## Notice The Southend-on-Sea Pier Railway is approximately 1.5 miles long and 3ft gauge. The track and signalling infrastructure has been subject to significant improvement and upgrade over the past year. The equipment will now need ongoing annual maintenance to ensure its good condition is sustained for the future safe and reliable operation of the railway. At this stage, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking an expression of interest from potential bidders.The contract is to be offered for a period of three years, based on two site visits per year. The first site visit around March/April and the second site visit around September/October. It is anticipated that the following works will be required each year: a) Track * Visual inspection and report * Detail inspection, lubrication and adjustment of turnouts * Detail inspection, lubrication and adjustment of leverboxes * Replacement and re-greasing of loose fishplates * Replacement of loose or missing railclips * Minor track re-alignment as required * Re-painting of count-down markers * Inspect and review wheel profiles b) Signalling * Test all facing point locks on manual turnouts (3 off) * Lock and detection test for point motors (2 off) * Lubricate and clean point motors and linkage (2 off) * Lubricate and test treadles ( 4 off) * Check signal lamp function (2 off) * Check key-switch function (2 off) * Check indicator panel function (1 off) * Check power supply, earthing and functionality of location case (1 off) * Full system function test In addition to the above, there may be other minor works that will be required as a result of routine inspection. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4530b233-f504-4fbc-922f-711ef3930d88 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles - 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment ## Release History - 15 Oct 2018 at 09:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4530b233-f504-4fbc-922f-711ef3930d88 - 15 Oct 2018 at 09:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90772ae2-47ce-4771-af14-05f416f6bb6a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4530b233-f504-4fbc-922f-711ef3930d88 15th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90772ae2-47ce-4771-af14-05f416f6bb6a 15th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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