Technical Services Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Consort House, 12 -16 West George Street
Contact point(s): Procurement Section
For the attention of: Irene Cowie
G2 1HN Glasgow
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1413333264
E-mail: procurement@spt.co.uk
Fax: +44 1413333224

Internet address(es):

Address of the buyer profile: www.spt.g2b/info

Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)

Body governed by public law

Other: Transport

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no

Design & Technical Services Framework.

Services
Service category No 12: Architectural services; engineering services and integrated engineering services; urban planning and landscape engineering services; related scientific and technical consulting services; technical testing and analysis services
NUTS code UKM3

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators
Duration of the framework agreement

Duration in years: 3

Design consultancy services. Speciality design services. Design support services. Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. Architectural and related services. Advisory architectural services. Architectural, engineering and planning services. Project management consultancy services. Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work. Civil engineering consultancy services. Civil engineering support services. Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works. Non-residential property services. Commercial property management services. Industrial property services. The establishment of a 36 month call off framework agreement (with option to extend for a further 12 months) for project, design, technical and specialist services which will cover the following lots.
Lot 1 Project Development and Transport Planning Support Services.
Lot 2 CDMC Services.
Lot 3 Architectural Services.
Lot 4 Civil & Structural Engineering Services.
Lot 5 Property Services.
Lot 6 Industry Specialist Services.
Lot 7 Secondee Support (all Lots).
Whilst seeking to achieve its key objective of project delivery, SPT expects a number of principles to be followed in the execution of each and every individual contract / project awarded under the Design & Technical Services Framework.
For full details please refer to the Tender documentation and specification.

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The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots

Variants will be accepted: no

SPT’s capital programme consists of a wide range of various initiatives and projects from initial inception through design, specification, procurement, implementation and into operation.
The focus of the Design & Technical Services Framework shall be in the delivery of capital projects of a transport nature (rail, bus, subway, stations, interchanges, road, cycle, walking etc). Tenderers must demonstrate a proven track record within the delivery of design & technical services for capital projects of a transport nature.
Additionally SPT has also commenced an extensive programme to modernise the Glasgow Subway as part of its Subway Modernisation programme. The Design and Technical Services framework will assist in the delivery of the small and large value contracts which will cover various engineering disciplines.
The framework will be awarded for a 36 month duration with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
SPT’s principle objectives for this Framework, is to deliver essential projects on time and to budget.
While seeking to achieve its key objectives SPT expects a number of principles to be followed in the execution of each and every project under the Design & Technical Services Framework. It is therefore important that the companies appointed to the Framework adopts the following:
a) robust management control while striving for the highest professional standards;
b) a balance of the pre-eminent requirements of SPT with an ethos of partnership, particularly in relation to working with partners and stakeholders across government departments and the private sector;
c) a customer focussed service involving a sensitive and responsive management of those who will be directly impacted by the various projects;
d) a Risk and Value Management approach as a whole, not just as a process but as a basic approach adopted by all layers of management and integral to all workstreams;
e) a philosophy of assisting SPT in its pursuit of excellence through the application of best practice;
f) it is desirable that the successful tenderer is able to demonstrate community and local benefits, although this will not form part of the award criteria.
It is anticipated that the total annual spend for the new framework could be in the region of 1 000 000 GBP to 5 000 000 GBP.
Tenderers can apply for more than one lot.
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 and 5 000 000 GBP

Options: no

Duration in months: 36 (from the award of the contract)

Lot 1.
Consists of Design & Technical services covering the following services:
Transport Planning Consultancy Support Services, (surveys, modelling, development).
Transport Modelling Consultancy Support Services.
Project development/appraisal, incl. feasibility, risk, cost/cost management, surveys & Business Case Consultancy Services.
Project Implementation Review Services.
Traffic Modelling.

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The following Brief is for the provision of Project Development and Transport Planning Support Services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
Planning.
SPT has responsibility for all aspects of transport planning and for all modes of travel including private transport, all modes of public transport, freight, walking and cycling. Consultants must have capability in the development of the transport network through the following disciplines:
1) Transport Planning;
2) Planning Policy;
3) Town Planning;
4) Rail Planning specialist advice;
5) Rail Timetable planning & modelling;
6) Planning Consultancy Advice for Inquiries, responses to Development Plans, Applications & Consultations;
7) Strategy Development/Strategic Project Assessment to OGC Gateway 0;
8) European policy/funding;
9) Policy development;
10) Promoting schemes (appropriate powers);
11) Representation at Inquiries;
12) Transport modelling & surveys (strategic and scheme specific);
13) Appraisal / Feasibility;
14) General Surveys;
15) Bus Operations;
16) Cost Management;
17) Life Cycle Costing;
18) Risk Management;
19) Claims Advice (Loss & Expenses);
20) Railway Engineering;
21) Permanent Way;
22) Power Supply and Overhead Line Equipment;
23) Railway Model Simulation;
24) Passenger Flow Models;
25) Signal Design and Telecommunications;
26) Bus Design;
27) Electronic Information, CCTV, GPS, Maps, Software etc;
28) Walking and Cycling;
29) Access to Healthcare;
30) Impact assessment of freight schemes;
31) Transport analysis & monitoring – noise, air quality, visual intrusion;
32) Smarter Choices;
33) Sustainable Development;
34) Environmental Assessments;
35) Environmental monitoring;
36) Ecology and Biodiversity studies
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 and 500 000 GBP

1) Provision of CDMC Services in accordance with applicable regulations/code of practise to include Health & Safety Reports and safety Audits where required.

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Framework lot for the provision of CDMC services to assist SPT in the delivery of its capital projects. Once appointed to the framework, individual project briefs will be issued to successful framework Consultants to provide costs.
1) CDMC Services in accordance with applicable regulations/code of practise.

Provision of Architectural design services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require an architectural input. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
Site Master planning.
Architecture.
Conservation.
Architectural Modelling Services.
Clerk of Works/ Site Supervision.
Accoustics.
Fire Engineering.
Contract Administration.
Surveying Services.
Accessibility (physical – to meet Disability Discrimination Act requirements): audits, options.
People Flow Modelling Services.

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Provision of Architectural design services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require an architectural input. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
Architecture.
Conservation.
Landscaping.
Modelling.
Site Supervision and Clerk of Works.
Access/Disability Design and Audits.
Building Surveying.

Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering design services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require a civil and structural engineering input. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
1) General Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering;
2) Tunnel and Trackbed Refurbishment or Renewal;
3) Drainage Design;
4) Traffic Management & Flows;
5) Roads, Highways, Bridges & Infrastructure Engineering;
6) Roads Lighting & Electrical Design;
7) Cycle way Design;
8) Footpath Design;
9) Specialised Transport Engineering Services for Bus Station Development;
10) Geotechnical.

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Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering design services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require a civil and structural engineering input. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
1) General Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering;
2) Tunnel and Trackbed Refurbishment or Renewal;
3) Drainage Design;
4) Traffic Management & Flows;
5) Roads, Highways, Bridges & Infrastructure Engineering;
6) Roads Lighting & Electrical Design;
7) Cycle way Design;
8) Footpath Design;
9) Specialised Transport Engineering Services for Bus Station Development;
10) Geotechnical.

Provision of Property services to assist SPT in the delivery of Estate Management services including professional advice, guidance, negotiation and assistance on property and estate issues. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
1) Rent Reviews
2) Lease breaks and lease expiries
3) Lease renewals
4) Dilapidations and property life cycle costing
5) Landlord and tenant issues including Landlord consents, service charge and claims
6) Rating – to provide a full range of rating support services
7) Strategic advice, including the preparation and development of an estate strategy
8) Procurement strategy for property related issues
9) Development consultancy and advice
10) Valuations including acquisition and disposal of property interests
11) Planning
12) Condition surveys
13) Service assurance
14) Compulsory purchase
15) Wayleaves and easements
16) Other neighbourly matters
17) General advice on estate and property management
18) Facilities Management
19) Contract and tender preparation related to Facilities Management/Property management
20) Property capital and revenue project management
21) Structural and building surveying including instructive survey investigations
22) Letting and marketing advice
23) Valuations for statutory account purposes including DRC valuations

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Provision of Property services to assist SPT in the delivery of Estate Management services including professional advice, guidance, negotiation and assistance on property and estate issues. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
1) Rent Reviews
2) Lease breaks and lease expiries
3) Lease renewals
4) Dilapidations and property life cycle costing
5) Landlord and tenant issues including Landlord consents, service charge and claims
6) Rating – to provide a full range of rating support services
7) Strategic advice, including the preparation and development of an estate strategy
8) Procurement strategy for property related issues
9) Development consultancy and advice
10) Valuations including acquisition and disposal of property interests
11) Planning
12) Condition surveys
13) Service assurance
14) Compulsory purchase
15) Wayleaves and easements
16) Other neighbourly matters
17) General advice on estate and property management
18) Facilities Management
19) Contract and tender preparation related to Facilities Management/Property management
20) Property capital and revenue project management
21) Structural and building surveying including instructive survey investigations
22) Letting and marketing advice
23) Valuations for statutory account purposes including DRC valuations

Provision of Industry Specialist Services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require specialist input. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
Specialist support as “Independent Industry Expert”.
The services to be provided will include specialist advice and project management support services for all modes of public transport projects and initiatives and related services, design, and infrastructure, including, (but not exclusively):-.
1) Subway systems and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
2) Bus transport and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
3) Bus QBC/SQP/Rapid Transit projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
4) Transport information projects, (including Real-Time), and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
5) Ferry transport and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
6) Heavy Rail systems and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
7) Park and Ride projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
8) Walking and cycling projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
9) Car share projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
10) Hybrid and other Green Technology propulsion systems and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
11) Roads design including road safety and public transport priority projects/initiatives and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
12) Decriminalised parking and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
13) Public transport project option appraisals, including STAG, GRIP, OGC and other related feasibility type studies;
14) Environmental and Carbon Reduction specialists;
15) Transport Modelling and related computer modelling services;
16) Passenger transport vehicle design & mechanical development;
17) Logistical Planning;
18) Hazard Identification and Mitigation Measures/Planning;
19) Data collection & analysis/monitoring.

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Provision of Industry Specialist Services to assist SPT in the delivery of projects which require specialist input. A detailed project brief will be issued to successful Consultants once the Framework is in place, but the generic areas within this LOT are listed below, with some indication of some of the services likely to be required under the Framework.
Specialist support as “Independent Industry Expert”.
The services to be provided will include specialist advice and project management support services for all modes of public transport projects and initiatives and related services, design, and infrastructure, including, (but not exclusively):-.
1) Subway systems and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
2) Bus transport and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
3) Bus QBC/SQP/Rapid Transit projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
4) Transport information projects, (including Real-Time), and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
5) Ferry transport and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
6) Heavy Rail systems and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
7) Park and Ride projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
8) Walking and cycling projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
9) Car share projects and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
10) Hybrid and other Green Technology propulsion systems and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
11) Roads design including road safety and public transport priority projects/initiatives and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
12) Decriminalised parking and related design, infrastructure, and support services;
13) Public transport project option appraisals, including STAG, GRIP, OGC and other related feasibility type studies;
14) Environmental and Carbon Reduction specialists;
15) Transport Modelling and related computer modelling services;
16) Passenger transport vehicle design & mechanical development;
17) Logistical Planning;
18) Hazard Identification and Mitigation Measures/Planning;
19) Data collection & analysis/monitoring.

All tenderers should provided daily rates for the secondment of consultancy secondees in relation to Lots 1 – 7.

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These rates will not be evaluated under the pricing scoring schedule. These rates are informational to allow SPT to accurately cost future projects.

Performance bond may be applicable to individual appointments from the framework.

Each appointment will detail the conditions of payment required.

Tenderers are required to indicate whether they are a company or a group of companies. In either case the ultimate parent company should be identified. no special legal form is required but in the event of an associated group of companies being successful the partnership will require each company in the group to be jointly and severally liable for the satisfactory performance of the contract. This assurance will require to be confirmed in writing before any contract can be awarded to such a group. Group bidders must identify the lead contractor.

The performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no

Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: (c) A statement of the undertaking’s overall turnover and, where appropriate, of turnover in the area covered by the contract for a maximum of the last three financial years available, depending on the date on which the undertaking was set up or the economic operator started trading, as far as the information on these turnovers is available

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no

Legal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: no

Open

The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document

An electronic auction will be used: no

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no

Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 4.5.2012 – 17:00
Payable documents: no

10.5.2012 – 10:00

English.

in days: 180 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Date: 10.5.2012 – 10:01
Place:

Consort House, Glasgow.

Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: yes
Additional information about authorised persons and opening procedure: As per SPT Standing Orders relating to Contracts – available on request at procurement@spt.co.uk.