Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c80-ca0c-732d-9eda-25d706c27337/650v-signal-power-distribution-area-e-cumbria-design-package closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 650v Signal Power Distribution - Area E (Cumbria) - Design Package [VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/volkerrail-specialist-businesses-ltd) Estimated value £251,000 to £500,000 Published 19 Aug 2021 Deadline Closed 29 Oct 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Supplier is to provide services in the relation to GRIP4-5 Design works relating to 650v Cable Renewals Typical GRIP 4/5 Form B (Detailed Design) deliverables as detailed below; - Earthing & bonding strategy for the project. - Form B per each package to include the following; · Form B Certificates · SSP Electrical Schematic · SSP Alarm Schematic · SSP Combined Services Site Layout · SSP Feeder Protection Panel (FPP) Layout · Existing DNO Layout · ASP Electrical Schematic DNO · Alarm Schematic · ASP Combined Services Site Layout · New DNO Layout · ASP Design Statement (Incl. DRA, ETAP Calculations Final, Design Decision Log, IDC Cert) · SSP Design Statement (Incl. DRA, ETAP Calculations Final, Design Decision Log, IDC Cert) · Internal IDR/Hazard Log (CSM) Section 10 - ASP to ASP · Form B as above · (Existing & Proposed Feeder) Signalling Power Distribution Schematic Section 9 - ASP to SSP Feeders · Form B as above · (Existing & Proposed Feeder) Signalling Power Distribution Schematic Section 8 - SSP to ASP Feeders · Form B as above · (Existing & Proposed Feeder) Signalling Power Distribution Schematic VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Procurement Process involves the following minimum criteria: - RISQS approved supplier for the LV E&P works of this nature - Previous experience of works of this type on Network Rail Infrastructure - Contract Award reliant on successful completion of VRSB Supplier Approval Process - Supply of evidence of previous related works/services to demonstrate competence - Once shortlisted a formal ITT will be issued with appropriate weighted scoring mechanism (HSQE, Competence, Programme, Costs) - Proposed method of engagement will be a Fixed Price Lump Sum under VRSB Subcontract Form of Contract (Issued with ITT) Please refer to [volkerrail.co.uk](https://www.volkerrail.co.uk/) for company background The project sits within an existing Framework Agreement with Network Rail, North West & Central, Capital Delivery for Programme Renewals works and services. ### N/A Additional information: N/A Read full description ## CPV classification Plant engineering design services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d9f8249e-092c-4ceb-96b9-cf199ebeba97) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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