Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
GCRE Ltd
Onllwyn
Neath Port Talbot
SA10 9HN
Telephone
+44 7590603692
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA81204
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Railway Technology Testing Facility
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works
Reference number
GCRE_Proc_00008
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31121110 - Power converters
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Global Centre of Rail Excellence Ltd (GCRE) requires a suitable supplier for the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30237280 - Power supply accessories
- 31121110 - Power converters
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus
- 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
- 45315300 - Electricity supply installations
- 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters
- 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 31151000 - Static converters
- 31162000 - Parts of transformers, inductors and static converters
- 32552420 - Frequency converter
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
South Wales at a site located on land within the local authorities of Powys and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The 25kV traction power supply work required by GCRE involves the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility, including, but not limited to:
- The design (outline design, approval-in-principle design and detailed design), integration, supply, manufacture, assembly, delivery to site, construction, erection, installation, testing, commissioning, entry into service, submission of documentation, provision of training, provision of strategic and consumable spare parts, and correction of defects during defects correction period, for the SFC.
- Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with a Long Term Service Provider (LTSP) under this procurement for the provision of planned and unplanned maintenance, remote monitoring, technical support and the supply and management of strategic spare parts and consumable spare parts for the SFC for a specified period.
The LTSP will take responsibility for the maintenance of the SFC from the end of the defects correction period under the SFC Contract.
The SFC Contractor may make alternative offers which depart from this specification. Any departures from this specification shall always be subject to prior agreement by GCRE.
Further scope detail can be found in Volume 1 and appendices of the ITT documentation, freely available via the eTenderWales portal:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension of up to a further 12 months depending on delivery timescales
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation.
Any queries and responses and circulars that may be issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As detailed in the Tender Documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 February 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Tender documents are openly available via the eTenderWales portal freely accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation (just recording your interest on Sell2Wales will not provide you with access to the tender documents, you must access via eTenderWales).
Any queries and responses and circulars that may be issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales. All queries and responses will be shared with all tenderers unless the query is deemed confidential or commercially sensitive. Please ensure that any confidential enquiries/clarifications are marked appropriately.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128495
(WA Ref:128495)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom