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title: "Design Technical and Professional Services Framework"
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# Design Technical and Professional Services Framework

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000468467

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## Summary

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is conducting a public procurement process titled "Design Technical and Professional Services Framework" in the transport services industry, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contracting authority having issued awards for several consultancy services that encompass various disciplines, such as transport planning, civil engineering, architectural services, and more. The procurement method utilised is a selective procedure, and key dates include a contract signing on 12 January 2018 and the initial tender period concluding on 30 January 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to transport, engineering, and environmental fields, among others. Companies providing expertise in areas such as mechanical and electrical engineering, land use planning, and asset management will find this framework particularly aligned with their skill sets. The multi-disciplinary nature of the framework allows various suppliers to collaborate or bid on individual lots, thus fostering growth and diversification in the competitive landscape of public contracts.

## Notice

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) sought to renew and update their existing Design, Technical and Professional Services Framework which will be utilised to assist SPT in the delivery of projects across a number of its business streams. The Framework consists of the following Lots: 1 Transport Planning Consultancy Support 2 Transport Modelling Consultancy Support 4 Land Use Planning Consultancy 6 Architectural Services 7 Civil and Structural Engineering 8 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 9 Signalling Telecoms and Control Systems 10 Energy Management and Environmental Engineering 11 Rail Engineering 12 Asset Management Engineering 14 Project Office Support 15 Specialist Consultancy Support for all operational and Maintenance system improvements

### Lot Information

Transport Planning Consultancy Support

This brief is to cover transport planning for all modes of transport (including freight, cycling and walking) The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our transport planning needs: Transport Planning; Transport Planning Policy; Town Planning; Timetable planning & modelling ; Strategy Development/Strategic Project Assessment European policy/funding; Policy development; Appraisal / Feasibility/Research & Analysis; General Surveys; Claims Advice (Loss & Expenses); Electronic Information, CCTV, GPS, Maps, Software etc.; Analysis & monitoring e.g. noise, air quality, visual intrusion; Sustainable Development; Environmental Assessments and Monitoring; Ecology and Biodiversity studies

Renewal: At the sole discretion of SPT this framework will be extended by 12 months

Transport Modelling Consultancy Support

This brief is to cover transport planning for all modes of transport (including freight, cycling and walking) The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our transport modeling needs. Transport modelling & surveys (strategic and scheme specific) covering all modes of transport including freight, cycling and walking; Appraisal / Feasibility Railway (and any other form of transport) Model Simulation; Passenger Flow Models; Traffic Management and Demand Analysis; Risk Management;

Renewal: This framework will extended for 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT

Academic Support

This lot is for all SPT's academic support requirements. and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our academic support needs

Renewal: A 12 month extension to this contract will be granted at the sole discretion of SPT.

Land Use Planning Consultancy

This brief is to cover land use planning consultancy. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our land use planning needs. Town planning Planning Consultancy Advice for Inquiries, responses to Development Plans, Applications & Consultations Representation at Inquiries; Planning Legislation Advice and Approvals;

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

Quality Management and Safety Management Systems Certification and Approval

The services required for this lot are expected to be, but not limited to the provision of Work place and public safety support; occupational survey and investigation audit, certification for ISO standards, client CDM advisor or Principal Designer services to assist SPT in the delivery of SPT projects ensuring compliance with current Construction, Design and Management regulations and in line with the present and any future changes to the regulations and/or legislation. this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Quality Management and Safety Management Systems Certification and Approval requirements.

Renewal: There will be 12 month extension of this framework at the sole discretion of SPT.

Architectural Services

This Brief is for the provision of Architectural consultancy services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require an architectural input. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Architectural services: Architecture; Conservation; Historic Structure Refurbishment; Landscaping; Space Planning & Modelling; Site Supervision and Clerk of Works; Access/Disability Design and Audits; Building Surveying; Site Supervision.

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months at the soled discretion of SPT.

Civil and Structural Engineering Services

This brief is for the provision of Civil Engineering consultancy services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require a civil and structural engineering input. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Architectural services: Civil Engineering Structural Engineering; Permanent Way Design (Ballasted & Concrete Trackbed); Tunnelling including Refurbishment & Maintenance; Building Refurbishment; Drainage Design and Water and Waste Water Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering Roads, Highways, Bridges & Infrastructure Engineering; Specialised Transport Engineering Services for Bus Train Station Development; Cycle way Design; Pedestrian Way Design;

Renewal: There will a 12 month extension to this framework at the sole discretion of SPT.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

provision of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering consultancy services, design, design support and design assurance to assist SPT in the delivery of projects across a range of mechanical and electrical railway assets and any other assets across the SPT estate, at all stages of the product lifecycle from specification to testing to operation and maintenance to disposal. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering requirements: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design; Heating/Energy System and Lighting Design; Analysis, Simulation, Testing and Modelling; Planned preventative maintenance; Facilities management; Stock/Spares Control; Safety, Reliability and Performance Improvement; Failure Root Cause analysis;Reverse Engineering (for specification determination); Cost-estimating including whole life estimates; and Obsolescence management.

Renewal: This contract will be extended by 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

Signalling Telecoms and Control Systems

This brief is for the provision of Signalling, Telecoms and Control Systems consultancy services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require an electronic and systems engineering input. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Signalling Telecoms and Control Systems requirements: Railway signalling systems; Telecommunications; Control systems (wayside, centralised and train borne control systems); Automatic Train Operation, Automatic Train Protection and Automatic Train Control systems (ATO, ATP and ATC); Software Engineering & Design; Radio communication systems. Fibre Optic/WIFI Communication Systems

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

Energy Management and Environmental Engineering

This brief is for the provision of Energy management and environmental consultancy services to assist SPT in the delivery of carbon reduction, energy efficiency and environmental protection initiatives. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Energy Management and Environmental Engineering requirements. : Renewable Energy Application and Design Environmental impact assessment; Expert Policy Guidance on Water Management (waste and potable) and Licensing; Expert policy and guidance on waste management and recycling Expert policy and guidance on noise assessment and reduction Environmental & Occupational investigations, Sampling analysis and Interpretation; Energy management and energy efficiency Carbon footprint reduction and low carbon technologies

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

Rail Engineering

This brief is for the provision of Rail Engineering consultancy services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require railway industry expertise and experience. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Rail Engineering consultancy requirementd: Railway engineering systems design including rolling stock, battery powered locomotives, 3rd rail high voltage traction power supply and distribution, signalling and control systems, ATO and permanent way Railway engineering systems maintenance planning and optimisation Railway engineering systems operation policy and procedures Railway systems legislation, standards and compliance

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

Asset Management Engineering

This brief is for the provision of asset management consultancy services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require asset management, maintenance and life cycle planning and management of engineering information/data. Asset Management Engineering: Expertise in designing and implementing asset management systems Design, configuration and use of Enterprise Asset Management software systems Implementation of ISO 55000 management systems Design and implementation of condition based and risk-based maintenance programmes Engineering information systems reporting for KPIs and business continuous improvement Asset life cycle cost analysis and prediction Maintenance optimisation

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

Property Services

This Brief is for the provision of Property services to assist SPT in the delivery of Estate Management services including professional advice, guidance, negotiation and assistance on property and estate issues. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Property Services requirements: Rent Reviews; Lease breaks and lease expiries; Lease renewals; Dilapidations and property life cycle costing; Landlord and tenant issues including Landlord consents, service charge and claims; Rating - to provide a full range of rating support services; Strategic advice, including the preparation and development of an estate strategy; Procurement strategy for property related issues; Development consultancy and advice; Valuations including acquisition and disposal of property interests; Planning; Condition surveys; Service assurance; Compulsory purchase; Wayleaves and easements; Other neighbourly matters; General advice on estate and property management; Facilities Management; Contract and tender preparation related to Facilities Management/Property management; Property capital and revenue project management;Structural and building surveying including instructive survey investigations; Letting and marketing advice; Valuations for statutory account purposes including DRC valuations.

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months the sole discretion of SPT.

Project Office Support

This Brief is for the provision of multi-disciplinary Office Support Services. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Project Office Support requirements. Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy Contract Administration Planning/Project Controls Document Controls (including SharePoint) Risk Management Project Management (multi-disciplinary)

Renewal: This framework will be extended by 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

Specialist Consultancy Support for all operational and Maintenance system improvements

This Brief is for the provision of multi-disciplinary support for the on-going programme of Subway Modernisation. The generic areas of this lot are listed below. In future we may call off services which are linked to this list, but the list is not exhaustive and we may utilise this framework for any for all or any of our Subway Modernisation Support requirements . Independent Expertise on Existing System Inclusive of integration and migration of the existing system through the implementation of new rolling stock, signalling and control systems. Independent Expertise on New Trains, Signalling and Control Systems Independent Expertise on Innovative Approaches to Operations and Maintenance Specialist Support in Implementation of New Operating and Maintenance Systems and Supporting Processes (The services to be provided under this sub lot will focus on implementing a programme of improvement in maintenance systems and supporting processes in the subway)

Renewal: This framework will be extended for 12 months at the sole discretion of SPT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314295 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM3 West Central Scotland, TLM34 North Lanarkshire, TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems
- 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 70332000 - Non-residential property services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions
- 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
- 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314295
- 8 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266518
  Design Technical and Professional Services Framework - Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is seeking to renew and update their existing Design, Technical and Professional Services Framework which will be utilised to assist SPT in the delivery of projects across a number of its business streams. The Framework will consist of the following Lots: 1 Transport Planning Consultancy Support 2 Transport Modelling Consultancy Support 3 Academic Support 4 Land Use Planning Consultancy 5 Quality Management and Safety Management Systems Certification and Approval 6 Architectural Services 7 Civil and Structural Engineering 8 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 9 Signalling Telecoms and Control Systems 10 Energy Management and Environmental Engineering 11 Rail Engineering 12 Asset Management Engineering 13 Property Services 14 Project Office Support 15 Specialist Consultancy Support for all operational and Maintenance system improvements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314295
  Design Technical and Professional Services Framework - Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) sought to renew and update their existing Design, Technical and Professional Services Framework which will be utilised to assist SPT in the delivery of projects across a number of its business streams. The Framework consists of the following Lots: 1 Transport Planning Consultancy Support 2 Transport Modelling Consultancy Support 4 Land Use Planning Consultancy 6 Architectural Services 7 Civil and Structural Engineering 8 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 9 Signalling Telecoms and Control Systems 10 Energy Management and Environmental Engineering 11 Rail Engineering 12 Asset Management Engineering 14 Project Office Support 15 Specialist Consultancy Support for all operational and Maintenance system improvements

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- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000468467
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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