--- title: "GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128495" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128495" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128495.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128495.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GCRE LTD" published: "2023-01-26" --- # GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works Buyer: GCRE LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128495 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128495) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128495.json) ## Summary The Global Centre of Rail Excellence Ltd (GCRE) is seeking a suitable supplier for the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system in the UK. The tender, titled "GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works," falls under the railway technology testing facility industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 27th February 2023. GCRE Ltd, located in Neath Port Talbot, is the buyer organisation. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods procurement, particularly those with expertise in railway technology and construction services, to compete. Suitable businesses should be capable of delivering the outlined design, integration, supply, construction, testing, commissioning, and maintenance services for the traction power supply system. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically via the provided platform. Businesses interested in long-term service agreements and the supply of spare parts may find this tender especially relevant for their growth strategies. ## Notice Global Centre of Rail Excellence Ltd (GCRE) requires a suitable supplier for the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility ### Lot Information Lot 1 The 25kV traction power supply work required by GCRE involves the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility, including, but not limited to: - The design (outline design, approval-in-principle design and detailed design), integration, supply, manufacture, assembly, delivery to site, construction, erection, installation, testing, commissioning, entry into service, submission of documentation, provision of training, provision of strategic and consumable spare parts, and correction of defects during defects correction period, for the SFC. - Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with a Long Term Service Provider (LTSP) under this procurement for the provision of planned and unplanned maintenance, remote monitoring, technical support and the supply and management of strategic spare parts and consumable spare parts for the SFC for a specified period. The LTSP will take responsibility for the maintenance of the SFC from the end of the defects correction period under the SFC Contract. The SFC Contractor may make alternative offers which depart from this specification. Any departures from this specification shall always be subject to prior agreement by GCRE. Further scope detail can be found in Volume 1 and appendices of the ITT documentation, freely available via the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation.. Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works 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. Renewal: Extension of up to a further 12 months depending on delivery timescales ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128495 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | 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 | 26 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 | | 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 | NEATH PORT TALBOT | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA10 9HN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot | | Local authority | Neath Port Talbot | | Electoral ward | Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters | | Westminster constituency | Neath and Swansea East | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09310000 - Electricity - 30237280 - Power supply accessories - 31121110 - Power converters - 31151000 - Static converters - 31162000 - Parts of transformers, inductors and static converters - 31174000 - Power supply transformers - 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus - 31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus - 32552420 - Frequency converter - 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters - 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment - 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128495 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN425557 GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works - Global Centre of Rail Excellence Ltd (GCRE) requires a suitable supplier for the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility ## Notice URLs - http://www.gcre.wales/ - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128495 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-128495 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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