Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales
3 Llys Cadwyn
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
Contact
Leanne Millard
Telephone
+44 2921673434
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=AA50685
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
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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport related services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Main part Steel & Circular Hollow Material FW for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
Reference number
TFW-C000299.00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Transport for Wales is looking to appoint a maximum of 10 suppliers to 2 separate lots to provide materials which make up the structural main part steelwork and circular hollow section steel piling of a rail OLE system. The main delivery of these products will be for the Core Valley Lines including City & Penarth Lines (CVL) but may also be on any Wales and Boarders rail network project as appropriate.
The materials are required to facilitate the electrification of the CVL. The CVL electrification is required to provide a more efficient and faster rail infrastructure and to support the wider CVL upgrades & enhancements and a new rolling fleet.
Suppliers are to be aware that Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW) may also utilise this framework.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
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
Main Part Steel (MPS) for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 14622000 - Steel
- 44212250 - Masts
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 34946100 - Railway-track construction materials
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks
- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 44530000 - Fasteners
- 43212000 - Angle-dozers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The OLE design is to be based on UK Master Series with a focus on the UKMS100 design range. TfW are looking for suppliers who are able to supply the following items for Railway Overhead Line Electrification:
- Main Part Steel (MPS)
o Masts
o Portal booms
o Twin track cantilever (TTC) boom
o Mast and boom brackets/attachments
Please note there is a requirement to supply all materials within this lot with sub-contracting opportunities.
It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 suppliers will be awarded to this lot. TfW reserves the right to amend the number of suppliers appointed.
There may also be a requirement for the Suppliers to provide bespoke material to support the structure of Masts.
Compliance with all Network Rail, ISO, EU and CE standards are a mandated requirement.
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
Option to extend for a futher 36 months (in 6 months increments)
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: Yes
Identification of the project
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note this list is not an exhaustive list and new products can be added if required. This is for Supply of materials only.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Circular Hollow Section Piles (CHS) Materials for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34946120 - Railway materials
- 14622000 - Steel
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 44530000 - Fasteners
- 44532200 - Washers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The OLE design is to be based on UK Master Series with a focus on the UKMS100 design range.
TfW are looking for suppliers who are able to supply the following materials for Railway Overhead Electrification:
Circular Hollow Section Piles (CHS)
o CHS piles
o Adapter plates
o Associated studs, washers and nuts
Please note all materials are to be supplied with the opportunity to sub-contract. It is anticipated that a maximum of 5 suppliers will be awarded to this lot. TfW reserves the right to amend.
Compliance with all Network Rail, ISO, EU and CE standards are a mandated requirement.
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
Options to extend for a further 36 months (in 6 month increments)
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: Yes
Identification of the project
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note this list is not an exhaustive list and new products can be added if required. This is for Supply of materials only.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Transport for Wales (TfW) are looking for NetworkRail approved suppliers only. For futher information please refer to:
https://cdn.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Accessing-Network-Rail-Standards.pdf
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2020/S 187-452784
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 May 2021
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: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 May 2021
Local time
12:30pm
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
This Framework seeks to appoint a maximum of five (5) suppliers to two (2) separate lots to provide materials which make up the structural main part steelwork and circular hollow section steel piling of a rail OLE system for the Core Valley Lines. The materials are required to facilitate the electrification of the CVL. The CVL electrification is required to provide a more efficient and faster rail infrastructure and to support the wider CVL upgrades & enhancements and a new rolling fleet. TfW reserves the right to utilise this Framework Agreement for works that fall outside of the CVL.
Tender documentation is available via EtenderWales
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do
Please refer to project_46857 and ITT_86671 - Main part Steel & Circular Hollow Material FW for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
Any tenderer queries and responses and any circulars that may be issued during the tender period are to be communicated exclusively via the eTenderWales portal only. All responses will be shared with all tenderers unless the query is deemed confidential or commercially sensitive. Please ensure that any enquiries/clarifications raised via eTenderWales are free of any identifiable information, such as their name or the name of their company.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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=109419
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Please refer to tender documentation
(WA Ref:109419)
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