--- title: "Subway Carriage Dry Ice Cleaning Contract" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)" published: "2017-07-04" --- # Subway Carriage Dry Ice Cleaning Contract Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910.json) ## Summary The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is initiating a procurement process for the Subway Carriage Dry Ice Cleaning Contract in Glasgow, UK. This planned tender aims to address cleanliness issues affecting subway trains due to excessive dust and debris accumulation, notably in the underframes and critical components. The cleaning will occur at the Broomloan depot, with a maximum of 15 cars scheduled for maintenance over the next 12 months. Interested parties should note that a future notice date is set for 24 July 2017 to provide more details on the tender process. This contract presents a valuable opportunity for cleaning service providers, particularly those specialising in non-abrasive dry ice cleaning methods. Businesses with experience in the rail sector or similar service industries will find this tender particularly relevant, as it seeks qualified technicians capable of performing the necessary cleaning services while ensuring minimal disruption to the subway operations. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in public transport maintenance may greatly benefit from engaging with this tender. ## Notice Due to the increase in tunnel works SPT Subway trains are attracting excessive dust, dirt & debris, which is collecting too the under frame of the vehicles in particular and causing components too overheating and other complications. The under frames and other specified areas of the cars require a non-abrasive, nontoxic and dry method of cleaning to remove excess tunnel dust, dirt & debris to various areas and components that are detrimentally impacting the reliability/availability our fleet. Specific areas to be focussed on during the cleaning process are the brake equipment, air reservoirs, power rectifiers and all other ancillary equipment to solebar level. Under seat equipment cases inside the cars requires to be cleaned to remove grime, dust & debris and the passenger door equipment to include door engines and control arms. Areas not to be cleaned or indeed additional areas will be identified. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Due to the increase in tunnel works SPT Subway trains are attracting excessive dust, dirt & debris, which is collecting too the under frame of the vehicles in particular and causing components too overheating and other complications. The under frames and other specified areas of the cars require a non-abrasive, nontoxic and dry method of cleaning to remove excess tunnel dust, dirt & debris to various areas and components that are detrimentally impacting the reliability/availability our fleet. Specific areas to be focussed on during the cleaning process are the brake equipment, air reservoirs, power rectifiers and all other ancillary equipment to solebar level. Under seat equipment cases inside the cars requires to be cleaned to remove grime, dust & debris and the passenger door equipment to include door engines and control arms. Areas not to be cleaned or indeed additional areas will be identified. The cleaning process will take place in Broomloan depot in 6 road enclosed booth which is located at the south end of the facility. The maximum number of cars to be cleaned will be 15 over a period of 12 months with the schedule to be agreed between Subway maintenance and the contractor. Full Service provided by Supplier (All inclusive) Car length - 12.575 m Car Width - 2.34 m. How long would it take you? Experience of Dry ice cleaning in rail? Location of your technicians? Competencies of your technicians? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288371 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 4 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jul 2017 | | 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 | STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES) | | 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 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 24000000 - Chemical products - 45234122 - Underground railway works - 45234125 - Underground railway station - 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services - 90912000 - Blast-cleaning services for tubular structures ## Release History - 4 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288371 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288371 Subway Carriage Dry Ice Cleaning Contract - Due to the increase in tunnel works SPT Subway trains are attracting excessive dust, dirt & debris, which is collecting too the under frame of the vehicles in particular and causing components too overheating and other complications. The under frames and other specified areas of the cars require a non-abrasive, nontoxic and dry method of cleaning to remove excess tunnel dust, dirt & debris to various areas and components that are detrimentally impacting the reliability/availability our fleet. Specific areas to be focussed on during the cleaning process are the brake equipment, air reservoirs, power rectifiers and all other ancillary equipment to solebar level. Under seat equipment cases inside the cars requires to be cleaned to remove grime, dust & debris and the passenger door equipment to include door engines and control arms. Areas not to be cleaned or indeed additional areas will be identified. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=502910 - http://www.spt.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000502910 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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