Opportunity

GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings

  • GCRE Ltd

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-003767

Published 7 February 2023, 4:28pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

GCRE Ltd

Onllwyn

Neath Port Talbot

SA10 9HN

Contact

Tamara Evans

Email

tamara.evans@gcre.wales

Telephone

+44 7590603692

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.gcre.wales/

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 Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings

Reference number

GCRE_Proc_00011

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings

- Ballast

- Rail

- Sleepers

- Fixings

- Stop Blocks

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Sleepers

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34947100 - Sleepers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance

Delivery will be required to Nant Helen, Onllwyn

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the supply of a total of circa 10,000 sleepers.

The total quantity may be required in flat-bottom and/or in bullhead form, or a mixture, to be determined the separate supply of rail. Therefore prices for up to 8000 of each form are requested where available.

Recovered serviceable or reconditioned sleepers are acceptable. New material must be shown to be more cost-effective or the only available option.

Wooden, steel, concrete or composite sleepers are all acceptable subject to a viable minimum quantity to avoid mixing.

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

12

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Where further materials are required

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation.

Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Rail

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34941000 - Rails and accessories
  • 34941200 - Track rails
  • 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials
  • 34946110 - Rails
  • 34946120 - Railway materials

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance

Delivery will be required to Nant Helen, Onllywn

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the supply of 15,000 m of rail, ideally in 60’ lengths

Rail for phase 1A is only required to be suitable for slow speed railway, primarily sidings, and as such serviceable or reconditioned rail is acceptable.

Flat-bottom rail is preferred but bullhead is acceptable subject to a viable minimum quantity.

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

12

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

If further material is required

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation.

Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Rail Fixings

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
  • 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials
  • 34946120 - Railway materials
  • 34946200 - Railway-track construction supplies
  • 34946230 - Rail clips, bedplates and ties

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance

Delivery is required to Nant Helen, Onllywn

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

- This lot is for provision of ancillary rail fixings, for which the quantity available should be indicated along with a unit rate:

- Clips, insulators and rail pads – flat bottom: Volume depending upon type and number of flat bottom sleepers supplied in lot 3. i.e. to accommodate up to 10,000 sleepers.

- Steel Keys – bullhead: Volume depending upon type and number of bullhead sleepers supplied in lot 3. i.e. to accommodate maximum of 10,000 sleepers but likely to me significantly less

- Fishplates and bolts: flat bottom Volume depending upon type and number of flat bottom rails / sleepers supplied in lots 2 & 3. i.e. to accommodate up to 1600 pairs

- Fishplates and bolts: bullhead Volume depending upon type and number of bullhead rails / sleepers supplied in lots 2 & 3. i.e. to accommodate up to 1600 pairs but likely to me significantly less

- Items will be ordered appropriate to the types of sleeper and rail selected from Lots 2 and 3, therefore pricing should include for available amounts of bullhead and flat-bottom variants.

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

12

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

If further materials are required

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation.

Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Ballast

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 14212310 - Ballast

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance

Delivery of goods will be required to Nant Helen, Onllywn

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Purchase of circa 30,000 tonnes of ballast for Phase 1A Sidings - required to be suitable for slow speed railway, primarily sidings, and as such lower grade and potentially reconditioned ballast is acceptable, with limestone anticipated to be more cost effective than granite.

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

12

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Where further materials are required

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation.

Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Buffer Stops

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34940000 - Railway equipment
  • 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
  • 34946120 - Railway materials
  • 34946200 - Railway-track construction supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance

Delivery is required to Nant Helen, Onllywn

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

14 Buffer Stops are required

Serviceable or reconditioned assets are acceptable, however where possible they should be consistent in appearance.

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

12

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

If further materials are required to complete the project

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation.

Queries and responses 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


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

10 March 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

10 March 2023

Local time

12:30pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

Tender documents are freely available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/

Please refer to project_52488 and ITT_101006 - GCRE Purchase of Bulk Materials for Phase 1A Sidings to obtain the tender documentation.

Queries and responses issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

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=128931

(WA Ref:128931)

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