Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Greater Manchester
2 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BG
Contact
Ms Francesca Hibbert
Telephone
+44 1612441599
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://procontract.due-north.com
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
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Overhead Line Equipment Renewal Package Market Sounding
Reference number
DN686274
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) on the Manchester Metrolink Bury Line (Victoria to Bury Tram Stops) and between Deansgate Castlefield to Trafford Bar stops on the Altrincham Line, for the most part, are the original equipment installed in 1992. As such, the assets in these areas are starting to become life expired and are due for renewal.
The aim of the OLE Renewal Package is to primarily determine the current condition of the OLE assets (including foundations) and then to deliver a series of targeted, defined renewals.
The current asset information is not to a suitable level that TfGM are able to define a clear remit for renewals. As such, a series of asset condition surveys are required to be completed to fully ascertain the remaining life expectancy of the OLE and to enable TfGM to make an informed decision on any renewal works to be undertaken. The asset condition must as a minimum include both OLE main steel, small parts steel and wiring as well as OLE foundations(non-exhaustive).
Subject to a subsequent Procurement exercise (following completion of this Market Sounding exercise) TfGM will be seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to develop and deliver the required works. The Main Contractor will take on both the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles.
The purpose of this Market Sounding exercise is;
· To establish the appetite and capacity for the package from the marketplace in its currently proposed form in terms of procurement approach, delivery and technical requirements.
· To obtain feedback on the proposed procurement and contracting strategy.
Participation in this market sounding 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 procurement assessment or selection process.
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
The Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) on the Manchester Metrolink Bury Line (Victoria to Bury Tram Stops) and between Deansgate Castlefield to Trafford Bar stops on the Altrincham Line, for the most part, are the original equipment installed in 1992. As such, the assets in these areas are starting to become life expired and are due for renewal.
The aim of the OLE Renewal Package is to primarily determine the current condition of the OLE assets (including foundations) and then to deliver a series of targeted, defined renewals.
The current asset information is not to a suitable level that TfGM are able to define a clear remit for renewals. As such, a series of asset condition surveys are required to be completed to fully ascertain the remaining life expectancy of the OLE and to enable TfGM to make an informed decision on any renewal works to be undertaken. The asset condition must as a minimum include both OLE main steel, small parts steel and wiring as well as OLE foundations(non-exhaustive).
Subject to a subsequent Procurement exercise (following completion of the Market Sounding exercise) TfGM will be seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Main Contractor to develop and deliver the required works. The Main Contractor will take on both the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles.
The purpose of this Market Sounding exercise is;
· To establish the appetite and capacity for the package from the marketplace in its currently proposed form in terms of procurement approach, delivery and technical requirements.
· To obtain feedback on the proposed procurement and contracting strategy.
Participation in this market sounding 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 procurement assessment or selection process.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 November 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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Interested parties should register interest via the Pro Contract ePortal at the noted address (Project reference DN686274). Market sounding documentation will be issued via the messaging function and upon completion should also be returned via the messaging function.