Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester, 2, Piccadilly Place,
Manchester
M1 3BG
Contact
Mr David Gregg
Telephone
+44 612441000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD - North West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Manchester Metrolink -Tram Safety Improvement Programme (TSIP)- Market Sounding
Reference number
DN596569
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Further Market Sounding Exercise following initial market Sounding Exercise in May 2020 reference 20200519-005907.
TfGM previously held a Market Sounding exercise to better understand the capabilities of the marketplace in delivering a Tram Overspeed Prevention System for Metrolink.
TfGM’s project requirements have developed and are now in a much more mature position and as such a further Market Sounding exercise is being held. The requirement has now been extended to include both the Tram Overspeed Prevention System and a Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) to reliably detect the state of driver attentiveness.
The purpose of this Market Sounding exercise is twofold;
• To establish the appetite for the project from the market place in its currently proposed form (two systems) in terms of procurement approach and technical requirements, and,
• To obtain feedback on the draft contract documentation.
This is not a call for competition.
Participation in this market sounding exercise is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely
separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent procurement and will not form part of any future procurement assessment or selection process.
As the process will be managed through the Pro Contract ePortal Interested parties should;
• Express interest via the ePortal. (Reference DN596569) by 19/09/22
• Email via the ePortal (question section for DN596569) confirming interest and provide
current prime ProContract contact details. by 19/09/22
Following Expression of Interest and supporting email TfGM will issue (at the close of the expression of interest window), via the ePortal, supplementary documentation and the supplier questionnaire which will confirm the outline timeline.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
On the 9th of November 2016 a tram incident occurred at Sandilands, Croydon .
The subsequent investigation by the Rail Accident and Investigation Branch (RAIB) made several recommendations applicable to the wider industry. TfGM have been supporting the wider industry on understanding the impact of these recommendations.
Recommendation 3 requires UK tram systems to be fitted with a system to automatically reduce tram speeds if they approach higher risk locations at speeds which could result in derailment or overturning.
Recommendation No. 4. requires that a suitable Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) is installed on trams to reliably detect the state of driver attentiveness
The purpose of this supplemental Market Sounding exercise is twofold;
• To establish the appetite for the project from the market place in its currently proposed form (two systems) in terms of procurement approach and technical requirements, and,
• To obtain feedback on the draft contract documentation.
This market sounding will consist of three stages:
● Stage 1 - TfGM will issue a briefing pack that includes a questionnaire and supporting documentation. (Following expression and email via Pro Contract - Please note that the briefing pack will be issued to all interested parties that expressed interest and will be issued upon closure of the PIN window)
● Stage 2 - TfGM will invite parties that have expressed an interest to take part in individual face to face workshops. Under the current climate it is anticipated that this will be via MS Teams.(via ProContract)
● Stage 3 – Interested parties submit the completed questionnaire to TfGM.(Via ProContract)
The market sounding Briefing Pack contains the following documentation:
1. TfGM Metrolink Tram Safety Improvement Programme (TSIP) Project Introduction
2. TfGM Metrolink Tram Safety Improvement Programme (TSIP)Project Questionnaire
3. Technical Specification
4. Contracting Principles
5. Works Information and Drawings
6. Procurement Strategy
Participation in this market sounding exercise is voluntary, and this exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent procurement activity. Participation in this market sounding will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent procurement and will not form part of any future procurement assessment or selection process.
As the process will be managed through the Pro Contract ePortal Interested parties should;
• Express interest via the ePortal. (Reference DN596569)
• Email via the ePortal (question section for DN596569) confirming interest and provide current prime ProContract user’s email address.
Following Expression of Interest, supporting email and closure of the PIN period (19/09/22) TfGM will issue, via the ePortal, supplementary documentation and the supplier questionnaire which will also confirm the outline timeline to the steps noted above.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This prior information notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting supplier market engagement and does not constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement in the future.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PIN and a response to this PIN does not guarantee any invitation to participate in this event or any future procurement.
Response as noted is required via the Pro Contract ePortal by Noon 19/09/22