HS2 Ltd - Supply of Fleet of On-Track Machines
A Tender Notice
by HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Goods)
- Duration
- 35.5 month
- Value
- £108M-£124M
- Sector
- TRANSPORT
- Published
- 29 Oct 2024
- Delivery
- To 26 Dec 2027 (est.)
- Deadline
- 10 Jan 2025 12:00
Concepts
Location
United Kingdom: UK
1 buyer
- High Speed Two HS2 Birmingham
Description
HS2 Ltd intends to procure the supply of a fleet of On-Track Machines (OTMs) to maintain the HS2 infrastructure. The OTMs will be purchased by HS2 as a route wide procurement covering Phase One and will be awarded under three (3) supply contracts as follows: 1) Delivery of General Infrastructure Maintenance Machines 2) Delivery of Infrastructure Monitoring Machines 3) Delivery of Track Access Machines. These OTMs will enable: • Staff to work in a safe and efficient environment; • Staff to travel in the OTMs with the required parts, tools, and equipment; and • Staff to access the infrastructure, undertake lifting operations or carry out maintenance work whilst in a position of safety. 1) The supply contracts are each for the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning, supply and delivery of the OTMs, together with warranty and defects correction, and training services for the operators and maintainers along with training manuals. Each supply contract will continue in force until all deliverables have been met. 2) HS2 Ltd reserves the right to purchase additional OTMs from the relevant supplier during the term of the contract. 3)This procurement will be conducted using the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition as defined pursuant to UCR 2016, reg. 47. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to enter into negotiations. Further details of HS2's intended procedure will appear in the ITT documentation. 4) Further information on the procurement and on the scope of the contracts (and their envisaged terms) is included in the pre-qualification pack (PQP) made available by HS2 Ltd at the address in [VI.3 below]. 5) HS2 Ltd intends to limit the number of Tenderers on the basis set out in 'Further Package Particulars' which is contained in the PQP made available as set out in I.3 above. 6) HS2 Ltd reserves the right to make reasonable additions or amendments to the content of the scope of the contract. In particular, and without limitation, changes to the general obligations and constraints, or the scope of work, may occur prior to HS2 Ltd commencing the formal invitation to tender stage. 7) HS2 Ltd does not offer any warranties, guarantees or assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the procurement documents and quantities or measurements are only intended to be indicative and for the guidance of potential Applicants. 8) A PQQ Hot Start event that aims to allow applicants the opportunity to better understand the requirements of HS2 Ltd. This Hot Start event will be a Microsoft Teams Live Event, taking place at ONE of the following two occasions: Monday 4th November 11am (GMT) OR Tuesday 5th November 1:30pm (GMT) The event is expected to last up to one hour and confirmation of the final date, as well as an access link, will be issued to those who have registered, once confirmed.
Lot Division
| 1 | General Infrastructure Maintenance Machines
The general infrastructure maintenance equipment will need to be put together into a train suited for a particular task or tasks planned during a shift. This could be by coupling relevant vehicles together, by changing modules on the vehicles or by changing attachments for a particular purpose. To improve the OTM utilisation and efficiency of the fleet it is intended to have the general infrastructure maintenance machines be modular. The below is a non - exhaustive list of some of the expected tasks to be undertaken by HS2 Infrastructure Management (HS2 IM) using the OTMs supplied in this lot. HS2 IM will undertake these tasks assisted and enabled by the plant and machinery supplied by the Supplier: • Inspection and replacement of Overhead Catenary System (OCS) wires; • OCS Registration; • Maintenance, repair and replacement of GSM-R Masts and Telecoms Aerials; • Replacement of Operational Communications and Signalling cables in troughs; • Railhead conditioning – automated removal of detritus and application of adhesion improver at speed; • Replacement of Switches and Crossings (S&C); • Bridge inspections and minor works; • Clearing drains; • Replacement of cross-passage doors and door components; • Access to tunnel lighting and signage; • Tunnel leak sealing; • Cleaning platform edge doors; • Checking and replacing soil nails on embankments and cuttings; • Maintenance of location cabinets; and • Snow clearance – ability to attach a simple snow plough to the front of the machine. Further detailed requirements and responsibilities will be set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Please refer to the Scope Document for further details. Additional information: Applicants must register their Expression of Interest in this procurement by registering on the HS2 eSourcing Portal (see details in I.3 above). Applicants will then be able to download the PQP which includes HS2 Ltd's Applicant's Guide and accompanying procurement documents for information about conditions for participation. |
| 2 | Infrastructure Monitoring Machines
HS2 Ltd will be using a suite of asset condition monitoring to monitor the condition of infrastructure assets. This consists of un-manned, remote, dynamic, autonomous and visual methods of inspection, to enable the most efficient life cycle of the infrastructure. To supplement these inspection methods HS2 Ltd will be undertaking mobile infrastructure monitoring using the passenger rolling stock which will be fitted with limited capability. To enable more detailed analysis, one or more OTMs will be required with the capability to undertake infrastructure monitoring. High speed runs will need to be undertaken at full OTM running speed or as limited by the line speed. It is expected that lower speed runs will be required to capture detailed data or for specific measurement techniques. • Track (rail, slab, fixings etc), including ultrasonic and eddy current inspection as well as image capture; • OCS (contact wire, catenary, registration); • S&C/Rail Expansion Devices (REDs); • Earthworks (cuttings and embankments, slab support structure); • Tunnel (structurally and equipment/cabling); • Bridge/viaduct (structurally and equipment/cabling); • Noise barriers (presence); • Telecoms (GSM-R strength); • Monitoring to assess the acoustic performance of the infrastructure (rail); and • Vegetation The Infrastructure Monitoring capability will therefore need the capability to collect, store and transmit infrastructure monitoring data to the HS2 systems, such systems to be determined. Please refer to the scope document for further detail. Additional information: Applicants must register their Expression of Interest in this procurement by registering on the HS2 eSourcing Portal (see details in VI.3 below). Applicants will be able to download HS2 Ltd's Applicant's Guide and accompanying Procurement Documents which include the Scope, Heads of Term, Further Package Particulars and documents for information about conditions for participation. |
| 3 | Track Access Machines
HS2 Ltd requires OTMs that facilitate the undertaking of the tasks listed below, these are indicative only and not exhaustive at this stage. These are centred on small to medium tasks all within the 4 foot or in close proximity to it. Some maintenance shifts that are undertaken on HS2 will need to be undertaken with Any Line Open (ALO) to traffic. All OTMs will need to facilitate this by providing protection to all staff undertaking these tasks. All new and old infrastructure components, equipment and staff will be transported to and from the worksite utilising the OTM whilst reducing manual handling whilst working. This will remove the need for staff to travel by road unnecessarily and infrastructure components and tools to be delivered in a separate process. • Control, Command and Signalling (CCS) Maintenance requiring access to the four foot e.g., replacement of axle counters and balises; • Rail head spot repairs; • Rail stressing; • Visual inspection of the underside of rails; • Rail replacement of sections of rail up to 18m in length, including cutting out old sections and welding in new ones; • Replacement of smaller sections of rail including RED half sets, the swing nose and mechanical actuation; • Replacement of point motors and point detectors; • Minor repairs to the track slab, its joints and absorption panels. This will include ad-hoc replacement of individual track slab panels; and • Work on individual rail fixings and mountings. All these tasks require provision of safe access for staff to the four foot without leaving the confines of the machine and a means to reduce manual handling of infrastructure components and tools. See the Scope Document for further details. Additional information: Applicants must register their Expression of Interest in this procurement by registering on the HS2 eSourcing Portal (see details in VI.3 below). Applicants will then be able to download the PQP which includes HS2 Ltd's Applicant's Guide and accompanying procurement documents for information about conditions for participation. |
CPV Codes
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 34943000 - Train-monitoring system
- 34945000 - Track-alignment machinery
- 42414410 - Cranes for trucks
- 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment
- 42418900 - Loading or handling machinery
Indicators
- This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
- Options are available.
- Renewals are not available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Technical restrictions apply.
Other Information
To receive updates and online access to the event, please complete this registration form by Friday 1st November at midday (GMT). The event will be recorded and once completed, can be issued upon request via JAGGAER. Registration Form link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/OTMPQQ/ Non-participation in the Hot Start shall in no way prevent any supplier from participating in the procurement process. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 1) To express interest in any Lot, Applicants must complete the PQQ on the HS2 Ltd eSourcing portal strictly in accordance with the submission deadline in the Further Package Particulars (PQ Application Deadline) which is a precise time and Applicants should allow sufficient time to upload their PQ Applications. Applicants may tender for one lot, or any two or all three lots. See procurement documents for details. 2) A response to this Contract Notice does not guarantee that an Applicant will be invited to tender. The award process may be terminated or suspended at any time without cost or liability to HS2 Ltd. HS2 Ltd does not bind itself to enter into any contract(s) arising out of the procedures envisaged by this Contract Notice. No contractual rights express or implied arise out of this Contract Notice or the procedures envisaged by it. Any contract(s) let by HS2 Ltd may provide that the scope or duration of the Contract may be extended at HS2 Ltd's discretion. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to vary its requirements and the procedure relating to the conduct of the award process. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to disqualify any Applicants on terms set out in the PQP. 3) Applicants shall be solely responsible for and liable for all costs associated with and arising out of or in connection with responding to this Contract Notice and any PQQ and with submitting any tender, howsoever incurred. 4) All dates set out in this Notice are indicative and based on the current programme. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to amend and refine this timetable and full details will appear in the eventual tender documentation. 5) Applicants must allow sufficient time for uploading their full PQQs and applications. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to reject any PQQ or application that is not submitted in full before the relevant submission deadline. 6) HS2 Ltd reserves the right to require the submission of any additional, supplemental or clarification information as it may, in its absolute discretion, consider appropriate. 7) Access to procurement documentation will be conditional upon the Applicant providing an executed confidentiality agreement to HS2 Ltd in advance. 8) Estimated contract values in this Contract Notice are based on Q3/2023 prices. The estimated values of the Phase 1 work under the contracts are: Lot 1 - £76,057,414.31 Lot 2 - £16,168,930.38 Lot 3 - £16,149,272.12 Total estimated Q3/2023 value of work across Lot 1, 2 and 3 - £108,375,616.81. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to exercise an option to instruct the purchase of additional OTMs at a Q3/2023 estimated value of £15,575,000. The estimated Q3/2023 total maximum value of work covered by this procurement is £123,950,616.81 10) HS2 Ltd is the envisaged ‘contracting entity’ and is procuring the contracts and will be the Employer under them. Nevertheless, by way of this Notice, the contracts are also procured on behalf of any successor to HS2 Ltd assuming HS2 Ltd's functions (in whole or in part) relevant to the contracts. 11) HS2 Ltd reserves the following right in relation to all Tenderers on all Lots at Invitation To Tender (ITT) stage. HS2 Ltd intends to request tender submissions on the basis of the application of a form of NEC Optional Clause X1. HS2 Ltd additionally intends to require Tenderers to complete a secondary pricing schedule inclusive of all inflation risk for the contract period (on the basis that clause X1 is disapplied) which will be contained in an additional sealed commercial envelope. Such sealed commercial envelope will not be opened as part of the evaluation nor form part of the identification of the MEAT but may be opened once the evaluation stage is completed and scores are locked. HS2 reserves the right to refer to the information contained within this envelope during negotiations with [one or more Tenderers] including without limitation with regard to the application of clause X1. Further details will be set out in the ITT documentation.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04b221
- FTS 034973-2024