--- title: "Traction Power & Earthing Upgrades - Phase 1 Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041cf0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041cf0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041cf0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041cf0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Traction Power & Earthing Upgrades - Phase 1 Works Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041cf0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041cf0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041cf0.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is initiating a tender process for the "Traction Power & Earthing Upgrades - Phase 1 Works" project, classified under site preparation work (CPV Code 45100000). This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with electronic submissions required by 3rd December 2024. The contract, focusing on assessing the current asset condition and outline design in the City Centre's floating traction return system, is set to start on 3rd February 2025. Located in the UKD region, the project will address compliance with relevant electrical safety standards, with further phases anticipated pending the completion of Phase 1. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in electrical machinery, construction work, architectural and engineering services, and transport equipment. Organisations specialising in site preparation, power systems, and infrastructure safety would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can benefit from long-term contract potential, as future phases are expected, and increased visibility within the public sector infrastructure upgrade projects spearheaded by TfGM. The open procedure invites competitive bids, fostering a transparent and robust selection process for qualified suppliers. ## Notice TfGM is looking to establish a contract to ascertain current asset condition information & outline design (Phase 1). The current traction return system in the City Centre is already a floating system following the opening of 2nd City Crossing (2CC) in 2017. When the negative return system is floating, protective measures must be in place to protect persons against the risk of electric shock from dangerous voltages (touch or accessible voltages) between the rails and metallic objects or earth within the Overhead Contact Line Zone (OCLZ). At present there are a number of assets (exact extents unknown) which are located within the OCLZ within 1CC that were not electrically bonded when the system was "floated" in 2017. All existing 1CC line-side assets, that fall within the OCLZ, must be assessed against relevant standards and the Metrolink Infrastructure Technical Specification System Earthing Policy to ensure compliance and any identified non-compliances rectified on site. PIN 2023/S 000-034915 TfGM's intention is to award works in a phased manner, at this stage only Phase 1 is being tendered. Further information can be found within the Works Information included with the Tender documentation pack. ### Lot Information Lot 1 TfGM is looking to establish a contract to ascertain current asset condition information & outline design (Phase 1). The current traction return system in the City Centre is already a floating system following the opening of 2nd City Crossing (2CC) in 2017. When the negative return system is floating, protective measures must be in place to protect persons against the risk of electric shock from dangerous voltages (touch or accessible voltages) between the rails and metallic objects or earth within the Overhead Contact Line Zone (OCLZ). At present there are a number of assets (exact extents unknown) which are located within the OCLZ within 1CC that were not electrically bonded when the system was "floated" in 2017. All existing 1CC line-side assets, that fall within the OCLZ, must be assessed against relevant standards and the Metrolink Infrastructure Technical Specification System Earthing Policy to ensure compliance and any identified non-compliances rectified on site. PIN 2023/S 000-034915 TfGM's intention is to award works in a phased manner, at this stage only Phase 1 is being tendered. Further information can be found within the Works Information included with the Tender documentation pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032286-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | 19 Feb 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032286-2024 - 27 Nov 2023 at 11:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034915-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfgm.com - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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