GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works

Concepts

• power converters
• sfc
• neath port talbot
• ltsp
• global centre of rail excellence ltd
• gcre facility
• gcre
• gcre static frequency converter
• kv traction power supply work
• static frequency converter

Location

South Wales at a site located on land within the local authorities of Powys and Neath Port Talbot

Description

Global Centre of Rail Excellence Ltd (GCRE) requires a suitable supplier for the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility

Total Quantity or Scope

The 25kV traction power supply work required by GCRE involves the design and construction of a new 33kV to 25kV, 50Hz static frequency converter (SFC) traction power supply system to be located inside the compound of the GCRE facility, including, but not limited to: - The design (outline design, approval-in-principle design and detailed design), integration, supply, manufacture, assembly, delivery to site, construction, erection, installation, testing, commissioning, entry into service, submission of documentation, provision of training, provision of strategic and consumable spare parts, and correction of defects during defects correction period, for the SFC. - Long Term Service Agreement (LTSA) with a Long Term Service Provider (LTSP) under this procurement for the provision of planned and unplanned maintenance, remote monitoring, technical support and the supply and management of strategic spare parts and consumable spare parts for the SFC for a specified period. The LTSP will take responsibility for the maintenance of the SFC from the end of the defects correction period under the SFC Contract. The SFC Contractor may make alternative offers which depart from this specification. Any departures from this specification shall always be subject to prior agreement by GCRE. Further scope detail can be found in Volume 1 and appendices of the ITT documentation, freely available via the eTenderWales portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation. Additional information: Tender documents are available via the eTenderWales portal accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation. Any queries and responses and circulars that may be issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales.

Renewal Options

Extension of up to a further 12 months depending on delivery timescales

CPV Codes

• 31121110 - Power converters
• 30237280 - Power supply accessories
• 31174000 - Power supply transformers
• 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
• 09310000 - Electricity
• 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
• 31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus
• 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
• 45315300 - Electricity supply installations
• 50411300 - Repair and maintenance services of electricity meters
• 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment
• 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
• 31151000 - Static converters
• 31162000 - Parts of transformers, inductors and static converters
• 32552420 - Frequency converter

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Tender documents are openly available via the eTenderWales portal freely accessible here: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please refer to project_52382 and ITT_100684 - GCRE Static Frequency Converter (SFC) and Associated Works to obtain the tender documentation (just recording your interest on Sell2Wales will not provide you with access to the tender documents, you must access via eTenderWales). Any queries and responses and circulars that may be issued during the tender period will be communicated exclusively via eTenderWales. All queries and responses will be shared with all tenderers unless the query is deemed confidential or commercially sensitive. Please ensure that any confidential enquiries/clarifications are marked appropriately. 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=128495 (WA Ref:128495) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.