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04 Periodic Indicative Notice (Utilities)

ECI Design and Construction Opportunities arising from the ‘Metro’ programme in Wales

  • First published: 21 July 2016
  • Last modified: 21 July 2016

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-048950
Published by:
Transport for Wales (Utility)
Authority ID:
AA51985
Publication date:
21 July 2016
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
04 Periodic Indicative Notice (Utilities)
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

It is envisaged that a number of engineering contractors will be appointed on a framework basis from which contractors will be selected on an early contractor involvement basis (ECI Contractors) to adopt outline system design for aspects of infrastructure improvements (e.g. Traction power supply, civils works, permanent way) & to develop detailed designs sufficient for construction, then undertake implementation works. Activities may include development of designs, specifications & associated prices, assisting in preparation of necessary statutory & Environmental Impact Assessment documentation, planning, programming & undertaking implementation on site. It could also include maintenance of the implemented system. Applicants who wish to express interest in this contract should wait for a further PIN or Contract Notice (CN) & do not need to respond to the CN inviting expressions of interest in undertaking the role of an Operator and Development Partner. CPV: 45234100, 45213320, 45213321, 45213322, 45234000, 45234100, 45234111, 45234120, 45234129, 60200000, 63711000, 71311230, 71242000, 71320000, 45213320, 45213321, 45213322, 45234000, 45234100, 45234111, 45234120, 45234129, 60200000, 63711000, 71311230, 45221112, 45221122, 45234114, 71220000, 71242000, 71320000, 71322000, 34941200, 34941800, 34946000, 34632000, 34946100, 34946110, 34946120, 34946200, 45234000, 45234100, 45234111, 45234120, 45234129, 60200000, 63711000, 71311230, 71242000, 71322000.

Full notice text

Periodic indicative notice – utilities

This notice is a periodic indicative notice only

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Welsh Government

c/o Transport for Wales, Southgate House, Wood Street

Cardiff

CF10 1EW

UK

Contact person: Tamara Evans

Telephone: +44 2921673434

E-mail: procurement@transportfor.wales

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1lang=en

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA51985

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.6) Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

ECI Design and Construction Opportunities arising from the ‘Metro’ programme in Wales

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45234100

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

It is envisaged that a number of engineering contractors will be appointed on a framework basis from which contractors will be selected on an early contractor involvement basis (ECI Contractors) to adopt outline system design for aspects of infrastructure improvements (e.g. Traction power supply, civils works, permanent way) & to develop detailed designs sufficient for construction, then undertake implementation works. Activities may include development of designs, specifications & associated prices, assisting in preparation of necessary statutory & Environmental Impact Assessment documentation, planning, programming & undertaking implementation on site. It could also include maintenance of the implemented system. Applicants who wish to express interest in this contract should wait for a further PIN or Contract Notice (CN) & do not need to respond to the CN inviting expressions of interest in undertaking the role of an Operator and Development Partner.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 700 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

TBC

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Electrification

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45213320

45213321

45213322

45234000

45234100

45234111

45234120

45234129

60200000

63711000

71311230

71242000

71320000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

All Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Design, construct, implement & maintain a traction power supply system for the South Wales Metro transit system from outline designs, assisting with preparation of any necessary statutory & EIA documentation. The traction power system could include conventional Overhead Line Electrification (OLE), discontinuous catenary, ground based supply & single point rapid charging or other emerging technologies. Both AC and DC systems may be required.

Responsibilities extend from main grid supply to sub-stations & local supplies including stations, depots, control centres etc. Possible overlap on other Lots but anticipated this Lot will include responsibility for piling, sub & superstructure required for OLE or other power supply systems.

II.2.14) Additional information

The ECI Contractor(s) will develop and agree Prices for construction of call off projects before award of NEC ECC construction contract and construction. It is currently envisaged that the process will be run as a 2 stage tender procedure using ECI principles, including a prequalification stage and may be awarded as a framework agreement.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

General Civils Works

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45213320

45213321

45213322

45234000

45234100

45234111

45234120

45234129

60200000

63711000

71311230

45221112

45221122

45234114

71220000

71242000

71320000

71322000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

All Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Design, construct and maintain civils works projects from outline designs, preparing statutory and EIA documentation. Scope likely to include new infrastructure & refurbishment of existing assets, interventions on tunnels, bridges, culverts, retaining structures, embankments, cuttings, rail stations, depots and access routes and ‘Metro’ related highway works. Majority of works lie within existing Network Rail ownership and/or access rights, but some may take place in third party land or on-street. Potential overlap on other Lots but anticipated this Lot to include responsibility for ground investigation and asset condition appraisal as well as preparation of rights of way for track widening or new spurs in advance of the track works & electrification.

II.2.14) Additional information

The ECI Contractor(s) will develop and agree Prices for construction of call off projects before award of NEC ECC construction contract and construction. It is currently envisaged that the process will be run as a 2 stage tender procedure using ECI principles, including a prequalification stage and may be awarded as a framework agreement.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Works associated with the Permanent Way (track)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34941200

34941800

34946000

34632000

34946100

34946110

34946120

34946200

45234000

45234100

45234111

45234120

45234129

60200000

63711000

71311230

71242000

71322000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL


Main site or place of performance:

All Wales

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Design, construct and maintain modifications and developments to the rail permanent way, including preparation of necessary statutory and EIA documentation. While the majority of the works will lie within the existing Network Rail ownership it is expected that track dualling, signalling systems infrastructure, depots, new spurs and on-street alignments may be required.

II.2.14) Additional information

The ECI Contractor(s) will develop and agree Prices for construction of call off projects before award of NEC ECC construction contract and construction. It is currently envisaged that the process will be run as a 2 stage tender procedure using ECI principles, including a prequalification stage and may be awarded as a framework agreement.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/06/2017

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

System design of rail improvements supporting the South Wales Metro programme will be led by an Operator & Development Partner (ODP). Details of the role of the ODP is in CN reference 2016/S 137-247785.

It is envisaged that the ODP, WG, TfW and ECI Contractors will work together in a collaborative alliance arrangement to ensure aligned objectives. This could include performance based incentives associated with each organisation’s performance & that of the overall alliance, to support efficient, effective & timely delivery whilst minimising the effect on existing rail services and taking a whole life value approach.

This is a PIN only, not a call for competition. TfW anticipates future market engagement prior to issue of any associated CN.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=48950.

(WA Ref:48950)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

19/07/2016

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71220000 Architectural design services Architectural and related services
45234111 City railway construction work Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45213320 Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
45234000 Construction work for railways and cable transport systems Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
71320000 Engineering design services Engineering services
71322000 Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works Engineering design services
71242000 Project and design preparation, estimation of costs Architectural, engineering and planning services
45213322 Rail terminal building construction work Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
34946110 Rails Railway-track construction materials and supplies
45221112 Railway bridge construction work Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
45234100 Railway construction works Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45234114 Railway embankment construction work Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
71311230 Railway engineering services Civil engineering consultancy services
34946120 Railway materials Railway-track construction materials and supplies
34941800 Railway points Rails and accessories
45213321 Railway station construction work Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
60200000 Railway transport services Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
45221122 Railway viaduct construction work Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
34632000 Railways traffic-control equipment Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
34946100 Railway-track construction materials Railway-track construction materials and supplies
34946000 Railway-track construction materials and supplies Railway equipment
34946200 Railway-track construction supplies Railway-track construction materials and supplies
63711000 Support services for railway transport Support services for land transport
34941200 Track rails Rails and accessories
61 Transport For Wales - Core Valley Lines Sell2Wales Projects
45234129 Urban railway track construction works Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45234120 Urban railway works Construction work for railways and cable transport systems

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
1015 Central Valleys (Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf)
1013 Conwy and Denbighshire
1020 East Wales
1023 Flintshire and Wrexham
1016 Gwent Valleys (Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly)
1012 Gwynedd
1011 Isle of Anglesey
1021 Monmouthshire and Newport
1024 Powys
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
1018 Swansea
100 UK - All
1000 WALES
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@transportfor.wales
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

Date Details
19/10/2017 09:59
Supplier Day - Wednesday 25 October 2017
Business Wales in partnership with Transport for Wales and Construction Futures Wales will host the first joint Developing Sustainable Transport for a Better Wales event on Wednesday 25 October 2017.
Held at the new USW Exchange in Treforest this exciting free to attend event will bring together suppliers and buyers from across the transport sector and beyond. 
The event will introduce delegates to the work of Transport for Wales and provide an update on the current Operator and Development Partner procurement exercise. 
Delegates will also be invited to learn more about 4 new Infrastructure Delivery Partner frameworks which are being established to develop the South Wales Metro and undertake a series of infrastructure improvements across Wales. 
Please register attendance on the following site:

https://businesswales.gov.wales/developing-sustainable-transport-better-wales-event

https://businesswales.gov.wales/cy/digwyddiad-cyflenwyr-datblygu-trafnidiaeth-gynaliadwy-ar-gyfer-cymru-well

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