--- title: "Switch & Crossing Units (S&C)" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-126152" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126152" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126152.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126152.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GCRE LTD" published: "2022-11-07" --- # Switch & Crossing Units (S&C) Buyer: GCRE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-126152 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126152) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126152.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is currently being undertaken by GCRE Ltd, based in Manchester, UK. The procurement involves the purchase of Switch & Crossing Units (S&C) for a railway technology testing facility, with delivery and installation expected to commence in May 2023. The procurement stage is active, and the deadline for tender submission is December 2, 2022. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is accessible for electronic submission. This tender for Switch & Crossing Units (S&C) presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the rail industry. Companies providing railway technology products and services, particularly those capable of delivering and installing track units, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With GCRE Ltd as the buying organisation, businesses interested in expanding their presence in the railway technology sector should consider participating in this open procedure procurement process. ## Notice GCRE requires Switch and Crossing Units (S&C) for the test facility currently being built. Delivery and installation is anticipated to start in May 2023. Initial requirement is for 16nr units. Further units may be required later. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract is for the purchase of an initial number of 16 S&C units for a low speed, light use sidings facility with hand operation of all BV8 units (potentially with the addition of a power adaptor mounted on bearer ends) and machine operation of BV9.25 units, with delivery and installation anticipated in May 2023. GCRE will be subsequently placing orders for further S&C units to the same geometries, and reserves the right to call off such further orders under this contract award. Further scope detail can be found in Volume 1 of the ITT documentation, freely available via the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_51715 and ITT_98951 - Purchase of Switch & Crossing Units to obtain the tender documentation.. Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_51715 and ITT_98951 - Purchase of Switch & Crossing Units to obtain the tender documentation. Any queries and responses and circulars that may be issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales. Options: GCRE will be subsequently placing orders for further S&C units to the same geometries, and reserves the right to call off such further orders under this contract award. GCRE may also require Composite bearers (if not already the core option), incorporation of the twist from vertical to inclined, to remove the need for a separate twist rail and the potential provision of Racor handpoints which can also all be called off under this contract award as required. Renewal: A further 12 months if required ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126152 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | GCRE LTD | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34940000 - Railway equipment - 34941000 - Rails and accessories - 34941200 - Track rails - 34941800 - Railway points - 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies - 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials - 34946110 - Rails - 34946120 - Railway materials - 34946200 - Railway-track construction supplies ## Release History - 7 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126152 - 2 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126152 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV416877 Switch & Crossing Units (S&C) - GCRE requires Switch and Crossing Units (S&C) for the test facility currently being built. Delivery and installation is anticipated to start in May 2023. Initial requirement is for 16nr units. Further units may be required later. ## Notice URLs - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126152 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-126152 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://gov.wales/global-centre-rail-excellence-wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126152. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126152.json.