Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales Rail Limited
3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF37 4TH
UK
E-mail: Nathan.Jones@tfwrail.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.tfwrail.wales
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA80497
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Train Operating company
I.5) Main activity
Other: Train Operating Company
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Station Based Accessibility Ramps
Reference number: TEN021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34953000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
We need to procure a competent company to design and manufacture 121 accessibility ramps for installation at 49 stations (all stations are in South East Wales except for 4 stations which are in Gloucestershire) covering 73 platforms. The ramps must be portable, manoeuvrable, and deployed quickly and safely. In addition, they must be compatible with Stadler FLIRT (class 756 and class 231) Tram Trains. The supplier must also provide a solution to anti-social behaviour and vandalism concerns. The solution must be robust to protect the ramp from all manner of vandalism and theft – we require 121 products to protect all the ramps.
As part of this procurement the supplier must be able to commit to providing singular or low number units at request for replacement as TfWRL need them for market value costs.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34953000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We need to procure a competent company to design and manufacture 121 accessibility ramps for installation at 49 stations (all stations are in South East Wales except for 4 stations which are in Gloucestershire) covering 73 platforms. The ramps must be portable, manoeuvrable, and deployed quickly and safely. In addition, they must be compatible with Stadler FLIRT (class 756 and class 231) Tram Trains. The supplier must also provide a solution to anti-social behaviour and vandalism concerns. The solution must be robust to protect the ramp from all manner of vandalism and theft – we require 121 products to protect all the ramps.
As part of this procurement the supplier must be able to commit to providing singular or low number units at request for replacement as TfWRL need them for market value costs.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 7
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/09/2021
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/09/2021
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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=113425
(WA Ref:113425)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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
20/08/2021