SECTION I: CONTRACTING ENTITY |
| I.1) |
Official name and address of the contracting entity: BAA plc, Supply
Chain, Att: Duncan Pike, D'Albiac House, Heathrow Airport, UK-Hayes UB3 5AP . Tel.:
+44 (0)7876 397853 . Fax: +44 (0)20 8745 5316. E-mail: duncan_pike@baa.com. |
| I.2) |
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Address from which further information can be obtained: As in I.1. |
| I.3) |
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Address from which documentation may be obtained: As in I.1. |
| I.4) |
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Address to which tenders/requests to participate must be sent: As in I.1. |
SECTION II: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT |
| II.1) |
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Description |
| II.1.1) |
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Type of works contract: |
| II.1.2) |
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Type of supplies contract: |
| II.1.3) |
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Type of service contract: |
| II.1.4) |
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Framework agreement: Yes. |
| II.1.5) |
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity: Personal
Rapid Transit (PRT). |
| II.1.6) |
Description/object of the contract: Design, manufacture, installation,
supporting infrastructure and support of PRT systems. |
| II.1.7) |
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Site or location of works, place of delivery or performance: Airports and
associated facilities at or near Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southampton, Glasgow,
Edinburgh and Aberdeen; and, on occasion other global locations and assets owned and/or
being developed/operated by BAA plc or its subsidiaries. |
| II.1.8) |
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Nomenclature |
| II.1.8.1) |
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV): 60116000, 34116000. |
| II.1.8.2) |
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Other relevant nomenclature (CPA/NACE/CPC): None. |
| II.1.9) |
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Division into lots: Yes.Tenders may be submitted for: |
| II.1.10) |
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Will variants be accepted: Yes. |
| II.1.11) |
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Derogation from the use of European specifications: No. |
| II.2) |
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Quantity or scope of the contract |
| II.2.1) |
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Total quantity or scope: Goals:BAA sees potential in emerging PRT
technologies to meet a number of key business goals, including (but not limited to):-
reductions in vehicle emissions at its airports;- improved passenger service;-
re-engineered landside processes;- more efficient use of space; and- improved value for
money.Risk Management:PRT applications may prove to be appropriate at any of the sites
defined in paragraph II.1.7, but initial focus will be on Heathrow. Due to the
immaturity of emerging PRT technologies, BAA would not be prepared to implement a PRT
application at Heathrow without following a three stage approach:Stage 1. Satisfactory
demonstration of core technologies on a full size, offsite test track; thenStage 2.
Satisfactory demonstration of the applicability of the technology using real passengers in
a live airport environment through a limited 'Pilot Scheme' at Heathrow (indicative
alignment between the Central Terminal Area (CTA) and a North Car Park); thenStage 3.
Possible roll out of the matured technology on a phased basis at Heathrow and/or the other
sites defined in paragraph II.1.7.
Scope:the scope of this Notice therefore encompasses stages 2 and 3 described
above.Timescales:- selection of preferred supplier based on stage 1 by Autumn 2004;-
design, manufacture and installation, including supporting infrastructure of the stage 2
pilot scheme at Heathrow by the end of 2006;- stage 2 pilot scheme to run for at least a
12 month period;- phased roll-out of the stage 3 applications (subject to satisfactory
demonstration at stage 2) to be implemented during 2008-11.It will be for potential
suppliers to confirm the status of their technology and to demonstrate to BAA's
satisfaction their ability to follow this staged approach in accordance with (or in
advance of) the specified dates.
Requirements:the complexity and constraints of the Heathrow site impose certain
specific requirements on a PRT system for BAA:(i) access for PRT in and out of the Central
Terminal Area (CTA) will be restricted to reuse of the West Side Bore (currently used only
by a limited number of cars leaving the CTA). It will not be possible to construct a new
tunnel bore, therefore suppliers should demonstrate how their technology would operate
safely within a reconfigured West Side Bore (total internal measurements 4,01 m wide
æ#151; 4,95 m high) containing (ultimately) two inbound and two outbound guide ways.
BAA will not consider any system that requires using existing inbound road tunnel
capacity into the CTA, due to the size of the inbound peak traffic flow and the
criticality to Heathrow's business of maintaining a satisfactory traffic flow into the CTA
at all times;(ii) each vehicle shall be capable of carrying at least four passengers plus
luggage;(iii) the PRT system must be demonstrably capable of being introduced with minimal
short and long term disruption to vehicular and pedestrian circulation around the CTA.
BAA will not favour systems that create significant unavoidable severance of key
facilities within the CTA;(iv) commencement of operations at Terminal 5 in April 2008 is
projected to reduce traffic demand in the CTA for a period. Any matured stage 3
application must be capable of being implemented in a window between 2008 and 2011 to
integrate with a number of key redevelopments that are currently programmed to be
undertaken at that time. The stage 2 Pilot Scheme should therefore be capable of being
implemented satisfactorily by the end of 2006;(v) potential suppliers will demonstrate
that their PRT system is capable of providing at least the capacity to meet the transport
demand projected to 2016 with a capability for future expansion. Systems will be favoured
which can demonstrate the greatest ability to handle the demand for the movement of
passengers and staff between the CTA and the following facilities:Core capability:- all
Northside passenger and staff car parks (15 000 spaces),- car rental bases (435 000
transactions per annum),- World Business Centre and Compass Centre office
developments;potential capability:- northside hotels.- possible northside interchange for
set down of departing passengers,- possible northside interchange with some bus and coach
through-services,- possible landside connectivity service to/from Terminal 5;(vi) in the
interests of passenger service, BAA's objective is to reduce end-to-end journey times
(defined as waiting time and journey).
Consequently, all vehicles on the system should operate non-stop journeys from point of
embarkation to point of disembarkation. For stage 3, the favoured systems will be those
that can demonstrate a reduction in end-to-end journey times of 50 % (details of which
will be made available during the tender process). The system should be shown to reliably
achieve these times in the morning and evening peak demands and achieve a high level of
reliability;(vii) systems will be favoured which are able to demonstrate during the
evaluation process that the operating costs of the PRT system represent a significant
saving in annual operating cost compared with the existing shuttle bus system;(viii)
capital expenditure considerations will form a major part of the evaluation process;(ix)
systems will be favoured which have already been demonstrated in operation, or at full
scale on a stage 1 test track with approval from the appropriate Regulatory Authority to
operate with members of the public.
Potential suppliers of systems which have not yet reached this stage will be expected
to provide a full explanation of:- their technology design and development programme,-
their regulatory approvals strategy and status,- an indication of the structure and
availability of funding to move from the design stage to the test stage in a predictable
manner; and,- the impact that their current status will have on the timescales indicated
above. |
| II.2.2) |
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Options. Description and time when they may be exercised: Framework
Agreement for Stage 3 roll-out. |
| II.3) |
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Duration of the contract or time period for execution: |
SECTION III: LEGAL, ECONOMIC, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
| III.1) |
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Conditions relating to the contract |
| III.1.1) |
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Deposits and guarantees required: None. |
| III.1.2) |
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Main terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the provisions in which
these are contained: Details will be contained within the tender documentation
issued to the successful supplier(s).BAA is receptive to a range of commercial
propositions from potential suppliers, including equity investment, lifecycle asset
ownership, sharing IP development and as a mainstream capital project. |
| III.1.3) |
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Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service
providers to whom the contract is awarded: Joint ventures must enter into a
legal agreement with joint and several liability. |
| III.2) |
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Conditions for participation |
| III.2.1) |
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Information concerning the personal situation of the contractor, supplier or
service provider and information and formalities necessary for the evaluation of the
minimum capacity required: In order to be eligible for the selection process,
suppliers will be required to provide evidence of:- curriculum vitae and contractual
status of key personnel for this application;- demonstration of IPR ownership, or, where
appropriate, an indication of the nature of the relationship between the supplier and the
IP owner. |
| III.2.1.1) |
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Legal position - means of proof required: The shortlisted suppliers will
be required to demonstrate their legal position during the acquisition process. |
| III.2.1.2) |
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Economic and financial capacity - means of proof required: The
shortlisted suppliers will be required to demonstrate their economic and financial
capacity during the acquisition process. |
| III.2.1.3) |
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Technical capacity - means of proof required: The shortlisted suppliers
will be required to demonstrate their technical capacity during the acquisition process. |
| III.2.1.4) |
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Other information: Not applicable. |
| III.3) |
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Conditions specific to services contracts |
| III.3.1) |
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Provision of the service is reserved to a specific profession: |
| III.3.2) |
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Legal entities required to state the names and professional qualifications of the
personnel responsible for execution of the contract: |
SECTION IV: PROCEDURE |
| IV.1) |
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Type of procedure: Negotiated. |
| IV.1.1) |
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Previous publications concerning the same contract |
| IV.1.1.1) |
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Periodic Indicative Notice concerning the same contract: |
| IV.1.1.2) |
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Other previous publications: |
| IV.1.2) |
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Number of firms which will be invited to tender: |
| IV.2) |
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Award criteria: |
| IV.3) |
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Administrative information |
| IV.3.1) |
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Reference number attributed to the file by the contracting entity: Not
applicable. |
| IV.3.2) |
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Conditions for obtaining contractual documents and additional documents:
Terms and method of payment: Details will be provided to those suppliers responding
to this notice by the closing date. |
| IV.3.3) |
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Deadline for receipt of tenders or participation requests: 23.8.2004. |
| IV.3.4) |
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Dispatch of invitations to tender to selected candidates: |
| IV.3.5) |
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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up:
English. |
| IV.3.6) |
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Minimum period for which the tenderer is required to keep open the offer:
3 months from the deadline stated for receipt of tenders. |
| IV.3.7) |
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Conditions for opening tenders |
| IV.3.7.1) |
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Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: Not
applicable. |
| IV.3.7.2) |
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Date, time and place: To be determined during the course of the
acquisition process. |
SECTION VI: OTHER INFORMATION |
| VI.1) |
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Non-mandatory notice: |
| VI.2) |
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Indication whether this contract is a recurrent one and the estimated timing for
further notices to be published: |
| VI.3) |
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The contract relates to a project/programme financed by EU funds: |
| VI.4) |
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Additional information: The supplier is required to submit the following
information in response to this notice:- an expression of interest from those
organisations that consider themselves capable of meeting the criteria set-out in this
notice;- full contact details of key parties;- summary details (maximum 5 A4 pages) of any
existing or planned stage 1 test tracks or live operation;- a dimensioned cross-section
drawing of the proposed vehicle;- a dimensioned cross-section of the proposed vehicle and
supporting infrastructure allowing for the kinematic envelope of the vehicle. This should
show the system being able to fit with 2 inbound and 2 outbound guideways within a
reconfigured tunnel bore of measurements 4,01m wide æ#151; 4,95 m high. No additional
information should be included at this stage and please respond via e-mail and hard copy
to Duncan Pike at the details shown at the beginning of this notice.II.1.2) Type of
supplies contract (in case of supplies contract): yes.II.1.3) Type of service contract (in
case of service contract): yes.II.1.4) Is it a framework agreement? Yes
(conditional).II.3) Duration of the contract or time-limit for completion:The initial
contract will be for the delivery of the Stage 2 Pilot Scheme at Heathrow Airport.If the
pilot is successful - based on a set of agreed measures - BAA is looking to place an
agreement of up to twenty (20) years, subject to annual reviews, with the successful
supplier to implement additional schemes at the other sites defined in paragraph
II.1.7.IV.1.1.1)
Periodic Indicative Notice concerning the same contract: Not applicable - this is a
combined PIN and Contract Notice and will be the only notice issued in respect of this
contract. IV.1.2) Number of firms which will be invited to tender (when applicable): to be
determined during the course of the acquisition process.IV.2) Award criteria: Economically
and technically the most advantageous offer assessed on the basis of the criteria listed
in the tender documentation issued to the shortlisted supplier(s).IV.3.4) Dispatch of
invitations to tender to selected candidates (In restricted and negotiated procedure):
Summer 2004. |
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Date of dispatch of this notice: 30.7.2004. |
