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title: "Supply of Trackbed Blocks for SPT Subway"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548478"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)"
published: "2018-06-29"
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# Supply of Trackbed Blocks for SPT Subway

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548478

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is currently seeking a sole supplier for the supply of trackbed blocks for its subway system through an open procurement method. Situated in Glasgow, United Kingdom, this tender process is currently active and was initiated on 29th June 2018. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 20th July 2018 at 14:00 BST, while the award period will commence immediately following this deadline. The tender involves providing four types of specialised blocks needed for SPT's slab track system, which consists of two circular routes, each approximately 10.4 km in length.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction materials, particularly those that manufacture reinforced sleepers or similar goods. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to meet the specific performance and delivery requirements outlined by SPT will find this contract suitable. The successful bidder will engage in a five-year agreement, subject to performance reviews, and potential sourcing of additional quantities, thereby offering avenues for sustained growth and collaboration with a key public transport authority in Scotland.

## Notice

The Subway, which comprises two circular routes (each of approximately 10.4 km), is a slab track system in which rail is supported by independent (i.e. no connecting steel bar) twin-block reinforced sleepers (blocks) located either side of a central drainage channel. Blocks are set directly in the surrounding concrete trackbed, with no supporting pad / boot. There are twenty three (23) standard check rails in the slab track system, with a total combined length of approximately 1 km. Blocks through each check rail are of a modified design to accommodate the check rail baseplate. Block design is further modified at locations where conductor rail and check rail are coincident. In summary, there are a total of four (4) block types in the system and SPT requires a sole supplier to supply all four types.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract is to be 5 year agreement with a break clause after year 5 at which SPT will review quantities and performance. There are twenty three (23) standard check rails in the slab track system, with a total combined length of approximately 1 km. Blocks through each check rail are of a modified design to accommodate the check rail baseplate. Block design is further modified at locations where conductor rail and check rail are coincident. In summary, there are a total of four (4) block types in the system and SPT requires a sole supplier to supply all four types. The initial quantities are detailed in the tender documents for the first 5 years, however there may additional quantities and other railway furniture that SPT may need to source throughout the life of the contract at the discretion of SPT.

Options: Contract is to be 5 year agreement with a break clause after year 5 at which SPT will review quantities and performance. There are twenty three (23) standard check rails in the slab track system, with a total combined length of approximately 1 km. Blocks through each check rail are of a modified design to accommodate the check rail baseplate. Block design is further modified at locations where conductor rail and check rail are coincident. In summary, there are a total of four (4) block types in the system and SPT requires a sole supplier to supply all four types. The initial quantities are detailed in the tender documents for the first 5 years, however there may additional quantities and other railway furniture that SPT may need to source throughout the life of the contract at the discretion of SPT.

Renewal: Contract is to be 5 year agreement with a break clause after year 5 at which SPT will review quantities and performance for a further 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323598 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44111600 - Blocks

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323598

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323598
  Supply of Trackbed Blocks for SPT Subway - The Subway, which comprises two circular routes (each of approximately 10.4 km), is a slab track system in which rail is supported by independent (i.e. no connecting steel bar) twin-block reinforced sleepers (blocks) located either side of a central drainage channel. Blocks are set directly in the surrounding concrete trackbed, with no supporting pad / boot. There are twenty three (23) standard check rails in the slab track system, with a total combined length of approximately 1 km. Blocks through each check rail are of a modified design to accommodate the check rail baseplate. Block design is further modified at locations where conductor rail and check rail are coincident. In summary, there are a total of four (4) block types in the system and SPT requires a sole supplier to supply all four types.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000548478
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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