Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales
3 Llys Cadwyn
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
UK
Contact person: Leanne Millard
Telephone: +44 2921673434
E-mail: procurement@tfw.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://trc.cymru
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport related services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Main part Steel & Circular Hollow Material FW for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
Reference number: TFW-C000299.00
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Main Part Steel (MPS) for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14622000
44212250
34946120
34946000
34946100
45223210
44210000
44212000
44530000
43212000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Circular Hollow Section Piles (CHS) Materials for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34946120
14622000
34940000
34946000
44210000
44212000
44530000
44532200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 070-179695
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Main Part Steel (MPS) for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Circular Hollow Section Piles (CHS) Materials for Railway Overhead Line Electrification
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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.
(WA Ref:113076)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/08/2021