--- title: "Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical/Electrical Equipment to Control/Management of the Queensgate Tunnel" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-21" --- # Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical/Electrical Equipment to Control/Management of the Queensgate Tunnel Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04afbc.json) ## Summary Cardiff Council is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical/Electrical Equipment to Control/Management of the Queensgate Tunnel". This falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment. The planned contract aims to support continuous and task-based services over a three-year term, with an option for a 12-month extension based on contractor performance. The project, located in Cardiff (UKL22), includes a variety of specialised tasks such as maintenance of tunnel systems and infrastructure, periodic inspections, and electrical testing. Communication regarding future notices is expected by 20th January 2025. Relevant legal frameworks and procurement categories, such as the NEC 4 Term Service contract, are applicable. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical engineering, maintenance services, and infrastructure management. Companies with expertise in fault attendance, system maintenance, and technical inspections are well-suited to participate. The flexibility offered by the NEC 4 Term Service contract means businesses can expect repeated engagements and sustained work based on the project’s evolving requirements. Cardiff Council’s commitment to value for money and benchmark standards makes this tender a lucrative prospect for well-established service providers aiming to expand their portfolios within public sector infrastructure projects. ## Notice The proposed contract will provide a mechanism for the provision of additional services. It is proposed to use the NEC 4 Term Service contract which allows services to be provided continuously over the contract period and/or on an additional task by task call-off basis, therefore providing the Authority with flexibility as to the quantities of Works ordered (as long as the FTS value is sufficient). The contract manager will ensure that the proposed contract is regularly benchmarked to confirm continued Value for Money. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The proposed contract will provide a mechanism for the provision of additional services. It is proposed to use the NEC 4 Term Service contract which allows services to be provided continuously over the contract period and/or on an additional task by task call-off basis, therefore providing the Authority with flexibility as to the quantities of Works ordered (as long as the FTS value is sufficient). The contract manager will ensure that the proposed contract is regularly benchmarked to confirm continued Value for Money. The proposed contract will include the following service area provisions: - - Fault attendance and maintenance at all Tunnel electrical and mechanical systems and related infrastructure and systems which includes: - EPCMS and PLC maintenance, hardware and software - Rotating Plank Signs (RPS) and all associated cabling, interconnections and network communications - Pump maintenance - UPS Maintenance - Generator Maintenance - Jet Fab Maintenance - A470 North Rd Lane Control System - Periodic inspections. - Electrical Testing to BS7671. - Fault Management and Asset Management. - Supply / Installation of Equipment (if required). - Design / Modelling Service (if required) The proposed contract will be for a 3-year term with an option to extend for a further 12 months depending on Contractor performance in the first 3-years Additional information: This process is intended to inform the Council's understanding of the market and is not part of a formal procurement process. Should the Council decide to proceed, a formal procurement process may follow at a later date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 21 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4UW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34993100 - Tunnel lighting - 45221240 - Construction work for tunnels - 45221241 - Road tunnel construction work - 45221242 - Railway tunnel construction work - 45233139 - Highway maintenance work - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works - 45317100 - Electrical installation work of pumping equipment - 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment - 50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 63712300 - Bridge and tunnel operation services - 63712320 - Tunnel operation services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures ## Release History - 21 Oct 2024 at 14:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033985-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.cardiff.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145336 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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