Published date: 26 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 26 August 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 30 November 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Electrical signalling equipment for railways - 34632200

  • Railway signalling works - 45234115

  • Repair and maintenance services - 50000000

    • Railway-track maintenance services - 50225000

    • Railway-track inspection services - 71631470

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£225,000

Procurement reference

SOSBC001-DN563154-86843616

Published date

26 August 2021

Closing date

27 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

30 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Southend on Sea Borough Council is seeking to engage experienced and appropriately qualified companies for a repair and maintenance service to the track and signalling for the heritage narrow gauge railway on Southend Pier.
The term of this contract is 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years and the requirements include 2 visits per annum for each discipline (Track and Signalling) and routine maintenance and replacements. The contract will also include an element of responsive repairs where the contractor will be asked to attend within a specified time frame should faults be identified.


About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 6FA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1702215000

Email

procurementops@southend.gov.uk

Website

http://www.southend.gov.uk/