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title: "Earthing and Bonding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0319dc"
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# Earthing and Bonding

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0319dc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Earthing and Bonding" project is being carried out by Transport for Wales, based in Pontypridd, UK. This project is categorised under construction work for railways and cable transport systems and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 31 March 2022. This open procurement method allows multiple suppliers to participate, with the framework aiming to establish a maximum of four contractors to deliver essential electrical safety works across the Core Valley Lines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in electrical installations and construction, particularly those experienced with railway infrastructure. Suitable competitors may include large construction firms and SMEs specialising in electrical signalling and railway works. With an estimated contract value of £12 million, businesses can leverage this project to expand their operations in the rail sector and establish strong partnerships with Transport for Wales and other associated contractors.

## Notice

This requirement is needed to enable the successful electrification of the Core Valley Lines. E&B will play a key part in ensuring the safety of all personnel working on or near the rail, and of rail service users and customers once the line sections are energised. An effective E&B system will assist in minimising any identified Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) issues across an installation. Earthing and Bonding will need to be installed across the route, on all OLE assets, stations, bridges, fences and other metal assets to: - Ensure personal safety for those located on or about the railway, - Provide a safe return path for current in the event of an electrical fault, - Provide a return current path for normal load current; and - Ensure the correct operation of electrical protection systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to identify and appoint competent contractors to undertake works in relation to Earthing and Boding in a live/working rail environment. This work is required to provide key installations and allow access to the rail for incumbent TfW Infrastructure Delivery Partners (IDPs) to complete their works, and ensure the network is compliant to standards applicable to an electrified railway. Mini-competition will be utilised as the primary call-off process under this Framework, with a direct award allocation process reserved for urgent requirements only. Should the need arise for this work outside of CVL, the Buyer and their subsidiaries reserve the right to utilise this framework for works appropriate to the scope within this framework as long as value for money can be demonstrated. For the avoidance of doubt this may include similar works on alternative lines and locations not within the CVL. The potential work to be procured via this framework covers E&B works at various locations including: - Signalling power supplies (FSP) - Points heating - Telecoms equipment - Traction bonding - Junction lighting - OCS motorized switches - Signalling structures & trackside equipment - Stations - Depots - DNO cubicles - Bridges and other metal/steel structures - Metal/steel fencing - Arbitrary metal/steel trackside enclosures - Third party assets outside the WCB and CVL -Boundaries - Metal / Steel Handrails - IBJ's / IRJ's - Sidings

Renewal: There may be a requirement to undertake this work after the FW expires in 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020582-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | if further procurement of these works are required the anticipated date will be 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION; BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL; BCM CONSTRUCTION; KELTBRAY RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
- 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials
- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020582-2022
- 21 Mar 2022 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004928-2022
- 21 Mar 2022 at 10:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007529-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://trc.cymru
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

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