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title: "Subway Automatic Train Operation System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000702469"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)"
published: "2022-08-04"
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# Subway Automatic Train Operation System

Buyer: STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT (UTILITIES)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702469

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## Summary

The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has recently completed a tender for the "Subway Automatic Train Operation System," located in Glasgow, UK. This procurement falls within the transport industry category and utilised an open procedure. The contract, valued at £273,431.08, was signed on 9th October 2018, with a two-year term plus a potential one-year extension. SPT aims to continue using proprietary software developed by Mott MacDonald, which monitors train and car data essential for maintenance and operational efficiency.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in centralised control systems and maintenance support for rolling stock. As SPT continues to rely on this system, suppliers with expertise in railway technology and customer-focused service delivery would be ideally positioned to compete for associated contracts or future procurement opportunities that may arise from continued engagement with SPT.

## Notice

The existing rolling stock of Glasgow Subway is fitted with a centralised train control system known as the Automatic Train Operation System. The ATO continuously monitors train and car data providing identification, location and maintenance information of the cars and trains.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement value is less than The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 threshold, therefore the OJEU rules do not apply. However, the value is above the Procurement Reform Act 2014 threshold, therefore these regulations apply. This requirement is exempt from competition due the proprietary nature of the software as this was designed and installed by Mott MacDonald Limited, and as SPT has decided to continue to use this software till the end of life for the fleet, the procurement route available is to negotiate without competition. This negotiation process comprised of extensive discussion with Mott MacDonald Limited and resulted in a fully costed proposal with an increased level of maintenance that took into account the age of the equipment and aligned with the introduction of new rolling stock. The supplier proposals were fully scrutinised by the SPT Engineering team. The final negotiated term of the contract is two years with a 12 month extension option with effect from November 2022 for all ATO support.

Options: A contingency amount has also been included within the overall budget to cover any unforeseen elements e.g. emergency repairs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455562 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £273,431 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455562

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455562
  Subway Automatic Train Operation System - The existing rolling stock of Glasgow Subway is fitted with a centralised train control system known as the Automatic Train Operation System. The ATO continuously monitors train and car data providing identification, location and maintenance information of the cars and trains.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spt.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702469

## Provenance

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