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Tender Details
- Country: United Kingdom
- Summary: Technology Partner for Metrolink Supervisory and Controls System Renewal
- GBT Ref No: 118940404
- Deadline: 30 Jun 2025
- Competition: ICB
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Public
- Tender Value: 500000000
- Notice Type: Tender
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- Purchaser's Detail :
- Description :
- The existing Metrolink Supervisory and Controls System (MSCS) was procured in 2008 and it reached the end of its useful life in October 2023. There are two key critical areas that TfGM is currently concerned about: Obsolescence An increasing number of sub-components of the MSCS are becoming obsolete. Dealing with obsolescence, in particular, will become more challenging in the coming years as the critical components are no longer supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). TfGM have been progressively securing spares as more of the asset is being identified as obsolete. However, it is anticipated that by circa 2030 the MSCS will start to experience maintenance issues with resultant impact on the operation. Expandability TfGM's ambitions for expansion are detailed in the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040 (please see link for more information https://tfgm.com/strategy) The Integrated Supervisory System ('SS') introduce into operation in 2012 has never been upgraded despite being significantly expanded beyond what was originally anticipated in 2008. The existing SS is operating using Windows Vista operating system, which is the latest version supported by the Wonderware platform. As a result, the MSCS is unable to accommodate a further expansion of the Metrolink network or seamless integration of a new and/or renewed asset without undergoing substantial upgrade itself. Scope of Procurement TfGM is now looking to replace the existing MSCS with a new gener...
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Purchaser : TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER
2 Piccadilly Place Manchester M1 3BG United Kingdom
Email :procurement@tfgm.com
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