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title: "Track Fastening and Support Assemblies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ac2a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)"
published: "2021-04-30"
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# Track Fastening and Support Assemblies

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ac2a

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is initiating a procurement process for the supply of Track Fastening and Support Assemblies, specifically rail pads, which is set to last up to eight years. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to support the maintenance of the Glasgow Subway system. Interested suppliers should express their interest by emailing procurement@spt.co.uk. This notice is part of an engagement effort and is not a formal call for competition, with further notices expected on 12th July 2021. The contract value is estimated at £3,500,000 and services will primarily be delivered at locations within the UK, particularly at Broomloan Depot in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway equipment, particularly those providing rail fastening components and related goods. Companies with experience in public-sector contracts and an ability to meet the specifications outlined will be well-suited to compete. The framework will also allow other public bodies to benefit from the agreement, enhancing the growth potential for successful bidders in the transport sector across the UK.

## Notice

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) operated Glasgow Subway forms a circle in the centre-west of the city. The entire passenger railway is subsurface, comprising two circular routes, each of approximately 10.5km of slab track. Within a surface maintenance depot in Govan there is approximately 2.5km of ballast track. The system first opened to the public in 1896 and has since gone through various modernisation programmes, including at present. Maintenance of the Subway track and infrastructure assets is undertaken typically by SPT in-house resource. To support its on-going preventative and reactive maintenance activities, SPT has a long-term agreement in place for supply of rail fastening assembly components, with the exception of rail pads. SPT is looking to award a long-term (up to 8 year) framework to a supplier(s) who is recognised for supplying rail pads and other similar of Track Fastening and Support Assemblies. This prior information notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting supply of Track Fastening and Support Assemblies market engagement and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future.Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement. This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned in this PIN and SPT will not accept any proposals offered in response to this PIN. SPT is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party in replying to this PIN or in attending any future supplier day. Any future procurement of services, supplies or works by SPT will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and/or the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SPT is looking to award a long term 8 year framework. Other public bodies would be able to call off from the framework and benefit from the terms,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009401-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES) |
| Additional buyers | CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL - EDINBURGH TRAM EXTENSION |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34940000 - Railway equipment

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009401-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=652489
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA17342
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29204

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