Class 156 Life Extension – RETB (Radio Electronic Token Block) Data Loggers

Location

Glasgow

Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Supply, design integration and ongoing support of RETB (Radio Electronic Token Block) Data Loggers for the Class 156 fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).

Total Quantity or Scope

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The provision of data loggers for the RETB fitted fleet of 5 x Class 153, 15 x Class 156 and 25 x 158 Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). The data loggers shall capture all relevant parameters to assess the signal strength and signal to noise ratio on the RETB network. The proposed contract will provide continuity of operation of the system based upon the existing solution in which there has been significant prior investment.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

Indicators

Legal Justification

On the basis of The Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 in accordance with regulation 48.(1)(c)(ii) a utility may award a contract following a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator due to competition being absent for technical reasons. Single Source is required due to integration with existing systems on the fleet.

Other Information

(SC Ref:815126)