Manchester Metrolink -Tram Safety Improvement Programme (TSIP)

Concepts

• manchester
• control, safety
• tfgm
• tram systems
• tram drivers
• trams
• tram overspeed prevention system
• driver safety devices
• tram safety improvement system consisting of a driver vigilance device
• uk tram

Location

Greater Manchester

Description

TfGM is seeking to procure a single contract to deliver a Tram Safety Improvement System consisting of a Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) and a Tram Overspeed Prevention System (TOPS). This could be one system that is able to deliver both functions or two separate systems.

Total Quantity or Scope

TfGM is seeking to procure a single contract to deliver a Tram Safety Improvement System consisting of a Driver Vigilance Device (DVD) and a Tram Overspeed Prevention System (TOPS). This could be one system that is able to deliver both functions or two separate systems. The contract itself will cover design, installation, testing and commissioning, with the provision (at TfGM's discretion) for servicing and maintenance. The requirements are driven by an RAIB recommendations report with the requirements to be addressed by all UK Tram / Light Rail Networks. The purpose of the TOPS is to satisfy the requirements of RAIB recommendation 3, extract provided below: “The intent of this recommendation is to prevent serious accidents due to excessive speed at high risk locations on tramways. These locations are likely to include all locations where a substantial speed reduction is required by trams approaching at relatively high speed…” The purpose of the DVD is to satisfy the requirements of RAIB recommendation 4, extract provided below: “The intent of this recommendation is to reduce the likelihood of serious accidents due to tram drivers becoming inattentive because of fatigue or other effects. Existing tram systems relying on drivers applying forces to driving controls (driver safety devices) do not necessarily detect an inattentive driver. Following SQ response TfGM intend to issue ITN documentation by 04/01/23 with responses required by 31/01/23- full detail is provided within the outline procurement table within the SQ document. “Further details are set out in the SQ document and draft Contract documentation made available at the time of issue of this Contract Notice”.

Renewal Options

As noted, - option to extend the contract term to cover service and maintenance at TfGM's discretion, in one-year increments to a maximum of five additional years.

CPV Codes

• 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment
• 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
• 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
• 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Full tender documentation is available at https://procontract.due-north.com/register. Ref: DN642156 (the "Portal") SQ responses and Tender responses must be submitted via the Portal. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will not accept any tenders that are submitted by any other means. TfGM reserves the right to amend, vary or cancel this procurement at any stage and will not be liable for any costs, expenses, or liabilities that a candidate or bidder may incur in responding to this Contract Notice or in participating in any way in this procurement process. TfGM reserves the right to require a parent company guarantee, bank guarantee, bond or other form of security as detailed within the procurement documentation. TfGM is committed to delivery of social value in line with the GMCA Social Value Framework and as such Social Value will form part of the tender evaluation, in accordance with - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-a.... It is intended that the supply and installation contract will run for two years from commencement with the option to increase in 1-year increments (at TfGM's discretion) to cover servicing and maintenance, up to a maximum of 5 additional years.