Nowergup Rolling Stock Modification Shed
Tender ID: 536332
Tender Details
Tender Description
1. Background
In support of the METRONET network expansion program and expanded service operations, the Public Transport Authority (PTA) has procured a fleet of new trains. The new C-series trains are designed specifically to service the needs and operating paradigm of the north south lines. The B-series trains currently operating north south will be cascaded across on to the heritage lines.- Options analysis to evaluate and determine the optimum location for the facility within the Nowergup Depot confines.
- Concept design of the facilities; and
- Preliminary geotechnical survey.
| Separable Portion | Description | Site handover date | Practical Completion date (latest date) | |
| Separable Portion 1 (SP1): Includes all works under the Contract excluding SP2 | Design | Full design under EM4P for all disciplines (including SP2 scope) | N/A | 30/09/2024 |
| Construct | Construction of all elements of the project excluding the rail works (SP2). | 30/04/2024 | 30/06/2025 | |
| Commission | Integrated testing and commissioning for all disciplines (including SP2 scope) | N/A | 01/10/2025 | |
| Separable Portion 2 (SP2): | Construction of Rail Systems and connection to Nowergup Depot | Includes works associated with the: Rail connection of both roads to existing depot track. Provision of two manually operated narrow gauge turnouts. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) for the full extent of both maintenance roads. Provision of isolators and connection to existing depot OLE system. | 01/03/2025 (from Contractor if SP2 not included in WUC) | 1/09/2025 (hand back to Contractor if SP2 not included in WUC) |
Please note the PTA may choose to remove SP2 from the scope of this Tender. It is anticipated that this decision will be made by the PTA (at its sole and absolute discretion) around the time the Preferred Tenderer will be appointed in late January 2024 (i.e., prior to Contract Award). The Contract documents included within this Tender are drafted assuming that SP2 is included in the scope of the Contract. Should the PTA proceed to remove SP2 from the Contractors scope, amendments will be made to delete references to SP2 from the draft contract documents prior to Contract Award.
For clarity, it should be noted that full design responsibility for all stages of design including provision of Issued for Construction (IFC) and As Constructed drawings for both Separable Portions is a requirement of the Contract and must be completed even if Separable Portion 2 does not form part of the Works.
Scope of Works
The Contractors scope of works includes:
Separable Portion 1: Design, Construct and Commission - Railcar modification shed.
The new railcar modification shed at Nowergup will include the following features and facilities:
Separable Portion 2: Rail systems and connection to Nowergup Depot
- A fully enclosed building including two narrow gauge roads (independent train tracks), each of 6-cars length.
- 1 x 6-car heavy maintenance road and 1 x 6-car light maintenance road.
- Each maintenance road will accommodate either two uncoupled 3-car B Series or one 6-car C Series appropriately to enable modifications to be completed safely on all cars within the set.
- Office space, parking and amenities for management and operational staff.
- A stores/warehouse area for storage of equipment and materials, including road vehicle loading & unloading area.
- Both heavy maintenance and light maintenance roads will enable the following:
- access to couplers and cab fronts
- underframe and roof access to all parts of the train
- access to train cabs and saloons
- provision of compressed air and power supply
- shore supply to power auxiliary train systems
Separable Portion 2: Rail systems and connection to Nowergup Depot
- Rail connection of both roads to existing depot track.
- Provision of two manually operated narrow gauge turnouts.
- Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) for the full extent of both maintenance roads.
- Provision of isolators and connection to existing depot OLE system.
Refer to PTA230080 - Major Works (Book4) RFT Scope of Works Specification, for a detailed Scope of Works for the Nowergup Rolling Stock Modification Shed Project.
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