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title: "Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599133"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2019-09-26"
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# Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599133

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is planning a procurement process titled "Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade". This initiative falls under the transport industry category and is set in Glasgow, UK. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key documents indicating that it aims to modernise the existing DC traction power systems utilized in the Glasgow Subway. The anticipated future notice date for this tender is 13 January 2020, as the organisation prepares to seek suitable manufacturers and suppliers to enhance operational efficiencies and support Unattended Train Operation goals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in electrical engineering, particularly those experienced in metro systems and DC traction power solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in upgrading or modifying traction power systems will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project is expected to draw interest from firms capable of providing innovative technical assessments and modernisation proposals aligned with safety standards and best practices, ultimately fostering business growth in the transport sector.

## Notice

The Glasgow Subway is currently undergoing an extensive modernisation programme, which includes stations upgrade, new rolling stock and automatically controlled protection & operation system to give the best service to our customer. We are looking for a manufacturer/supplier to bring our DC traction power system to the modern standard as while as supporting our ultimate Unattended Train Operation (UTO) goal. Our Subway has 15 stations and a maintenance depot currently powered by 5 substations. One is located within the depot and four are located at other remote sites. Our rolling stock is operating on 600VDC 3rd rail, which the power rectified down from 11kV or 6.6kV HV supply vary from substations. Breakers for the DC side of the system are currently Whipp & Bourne MM74.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Assess SPT's current DC Traction Power Systems against what would be a modern equivalent with regards safe operation, highlighting any technical differences and deficiencies against modern standards and/or best practice. Where any deficiencies are highlighted and using knowledge and experience of similar systems, propose options open to SPT to bring its DC Traction Power equipment in-line with those identified modern standards and/or best practice. Using your knowledge and experience of DC Traction Power systems operating in a metro environment or similar. Provide details/commentary on any standard safety requirements placed upon a UTO system operator in regards to the principle of operation of Traction Power systems, including consideration of remote traction power isolation in a safety-critical environment. In relation to SPT's current Traction power equipment and with regards cost, feasibility and timescales provide options open to SPT to bring its equipment in-line with best practice for a UTO system. Options open to SPT may be but not limited to the following. The Modification/Replace/Upgrade of existing circuit breakers Replacement of switchboard and substations control.. This notice is published for market research purposes only and will be used to inform the future tender that will follow for this requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367447 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2020 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 30237280 - Power supply accessories
- 31156000 - Interruptible power supplies
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
- 31221100 - Power relays
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367447

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367447
  Glasgow Subway DC Traction Power System Upgrade - The Glasgow Subway is currently undergoing an extensive modernisation programme, which includes stations upgrade, new rolling stock and automatically controlled protection & operation system to give the best service to our customer. We are looking for a manufacturer/supplier to bring our DC traction power system to the modern standard as while as supporting our ultimate Unattended Train Operation (UTO) goal. Our Subway has 15 stations and a maintenance depot currently powered by 5 substations. One is located within the depot and four are located at other remote sites. Our rolling stock is operating on 600VDC 3rd rail, which the power rectified down from 11kV or 6.6kV HV supply vary from substations. Breakers for the DC side of the system are currently Whipp & Bourne MM74.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.spt.co.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=599133

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