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title: "Tunnel Lane Control System"
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# Tunnel Lane Control System

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbd65f87-e6b3-49d8-b7d1-cf3c6abd9d58

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## Summary

Merseytravel is seeking tenders for the "Tunnel Lane Control System" to update the traffic management and lane control systems at the Mersey tunnels. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 17th October 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £930,000 and falls within the engineering services category, specifically under the CPV code 71300000. The project is to be conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period expected to commence on 7th December 2017 and concluding on 20th June 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure method, allowing various suppliers to compete for the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering services related to traffic management systems and associated technologies. Companies with expertise in electrical installation, SCADA systems, and infrastructure upgrades would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this procurement process is designed to foster competitive participation from a diverse range of suppliers, potentially leading to significant business growth in the public sector environment.

## Notice

Merseytravel have identified the need to update the traffic management and lane control system at the Mersey tunnels. The scope of the project is as follows; The replacement of the existing Lane Control Signs (LCS) and Vehicle Management Signs (VMS) and the respective systems, in the Queensway tunnel and the Kingsway tunnels. The work includes inspection of the gantries in the Queensway Tunnel for possible re-use and the installation of new gantries in the Kingsway tunnels. LV distribution to feed the signs, power supplies to each gantry position from 2 separate sources, SCADA links into the existing Merseytravel SCADA network, fibre optic cable installation, Sign control panel installation, updating the existing SCADA system to control and monitor the image displayed and the status of all signs and the stripping out and environmental disposal of all equipment and cabling made redundant by these works. *Removal of existing LCS, VMS and associated systems. *Installation of new LCS, VMS and associated systems. *Inspection and possible re-use of gantries within the Queensway tunnel. *Installation of new gantries within the Kingsway tunnels. *Installation of LV cabling from existing distribution boards to final fixed equipment. *Installation of electrical accessories throughout. *Installation of new Automatic Transfer Switches *Installation on new Primary and Secondary Containment with the tunnel invert and road deck. *Installation of optical fibre cables between existing SCADA outstations and new sign control panels. *Installation of new sign control panels *Amending of the existing SCADA system to incorporate the new systems. *The forming of BWHs throughout. *Testing & Commissioning of all systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db58c522-96e4-4d41-93a0-4dfd593284e5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2017 - 20 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £930,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2017 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db58c522-96e4-4d41-93a0-4dfd593284e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db58c522-96e4-4d41-93a0-4dfd593284e5
  15th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/

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