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title: "Manchester Metrolink -Tram Safety Improvement Programme (TSIP)"
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# Manchester Metrolink -Tram Safety Improvement Programme (TSIP)

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035f8f

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## Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has completed the procurement process for the Manchester Metrolink Tram Safety Improvement Programme (TSIP) under the main procurement category of goods. The contract aims to enhance tram safety with a Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) and a Tram Overspeed Prevention System (TOPS). The selected supplier, Engineering Support Group Ltd, has been awarded the contract worth £10,727,235 GBP. The procurement method was selective, with competitive negotiation. The contracting authority, TfGM, is a regional authority based in Manchester, UK. The procurement stage has been cancelled after the award stage.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of delivering safety and signaling equipment. Companies experienced in providing control, safety, signalling, and light equipment are well-suited to compete. The contract involves design, installation, testing, and commissioning of safety systems for tram networks. Key dates include the active tender status and the contract signing date of 28th April 2023. Businesses willing to provide servicing and maintenance may also benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

TfGM is seeking to procure a single contract to deliver a Tram Safety Improvement System consisting of a Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) and a Tram Overspeed Prevention System (TOPS). This could be one system that is able to deliver both functions or two separate systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TfGM is seeking to procure a single contract to deliver a Tram Safety Improvement System consisting of a Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) and a Tram Overspeed Prevention System (TOPS). This could be one system that is able to deliver both functions or two separate systems. The contract itself will cover design, installation, testing and commissioning, with the provision (at TfGM's discretion) for servicing and maintenance. The requirements are driven by an RAIB recommendations report with the requirements to be addressed by all UK Tram / Light Rail Networks. The purpose of the TOPS is to satisfy the requirements of RAIB recommendation 3, extract provided below: "The intent of this recommendation is to prevent serious accidents due to excessive speed at high risk locations on tramways. These locations are likely to include all locations where a substantial speed reduction is required by trams approaching at relatively high speed..." The purpose of the DVD is to satisfy the requirements of RAIB recommendation 4, extract provided below: "The intent of this recommendation is to reduce the likelihood of serious accidents due to tram drivers becoming inattentive because of fatigue or other effects. Existing tram systems relying on drivers applying forces to driving controls (driver safety devices) do not necessarily detect an inattentive driver.

Options: As noted, - option to extend the contract term to cover service and maintenance at TfGM's discretion, in one-year increments to a maximum of five additional years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015651-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,727,235 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINEERING SUPPORT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
- 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2023 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015651-2023
- 14 Nov 2022 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032225-2022
- 17 Aug 2022 at 15:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022844-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfgm.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts

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