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title: "Suspension Springs - Primary & Secondary for SPT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000656971"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)"
published: "2021-06-10"
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# Suspension Springs - Primary & Secondary for SPT

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656971

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is initiating a procurement process for the manufacture and supply of bogie suspension springs as part of its ongoing maintenance of subway vehicles. This contract, titled "Suspension Springs - Primary & Secondary for SPT," relates to the transport industry and is located in Glasgow, UK. Key components of the tender include the requirement for 80 primary springs, 40 secondary springs, and 16 side bearer springs, with a lead time of 12 to 16 weeks post-award. Interested suppliers must register their interest by 30th June 2021, with further engagement planned from 5th July 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying automotive components, particularly those specialising in metal and rubber bonded products. Companies that can ensure the delivery of high-quality suspension parts within the specified timelines and are able to nurse ongoing relationships for future contracts will find themselves well-positioned in this market. Additionally, those with capabilities in competitive pricing and flexible supply chains will be advantageous for SPT's potential future needs over the next three years.

## Notice

SPT require the manufacture and supply of metal and rubber bonded bogie suspension spring elements to support continued operation and maintenance of subway vehicles. The requirement is to provide 80 primary suspension springs, 40 secondary suspension springs and 16 Side bearer springs, with a required lead time of 12 -16 weeks of award of contract. this quantity is non-exhaustive and SPT may require other similar parts over the next three years Can you confirm if you are able to supply this part as per specification? Confirm MoQ? Confirm lead time? Able to fix prices for 18months on initial quantities?

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Note that this is a Prior Information Notice and at this point no further information is available or can be provided. Interested parties should Register their Interest or email procurement@spt.co.uk with your interest and responding to the questions in this PIN by 30th of June 2021. SPT may be in contact thereafter with all or some of those interested to conduct market research and seek information pertaining to their solution prior to any tender being released.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417845 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34321000 - Axles and gearboxes
- 34321100 - Axles
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 44550000 - Springs

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417845

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417845&idx=1
  10th June 2021 - drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417845
  Suspension Springs - Primary & Secondary for SPT - SPT require the manufacture and supply of metal and rubber bonded bogie suspension spring elements to support continued operation and maintenance of subway vehicles. The requirement is to provide 80 primary suspension springs, 40 secondary suspension springs and 16 Side bearer springs, with a required lead time of 12 -16 weeks of award of contract. this quantity is non-exhaustive and SPT may require other similar parts over the next three years Can you confirm if you are able to supply this part as per specification? Confirm MoQ? Confirm lead time? Able to fix prices for 18months on initial quantities?

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656971
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=656971

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