K2879 Provision of Underframe Inspection Robot for Rolling Stocks at PHD (Contract No.: Q107990)
Prequalification Invitation
 
K2879 Provision of Underframe Inspection Robot for Rolling Stocks at PHD
Contract No.: Q107990
 
 
Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified Applicants for the works described below. This procurement is subject to the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement.
 
 
1.  Background Information
 
MTR Corporation Limited invites qualified contractors to express their interest in tendering for the Provision of Underframe Inspection Robot for Rolling Stocks at Pat Heung Depot (PHD). The Contract includes an option for an additional robot at Lo Wu Loco Running Shed (LWLRS) subject to project approval in 2025.
 
  
2.  Scope of Works
 
The scope of works shall include site surveys, design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Underframe Inspection Robot, as well as provision of necessary training, technical supports and warranty. The system shall utilize high-resolution cameras, image processing, optical measurement, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies, etc. to perform functions including, but not limited to, the following as the trains are stationed at maintenance pits:
 
Identifying and reporting abnormalities on various train components, such as the train sides and visible underframe components, etc.
Measuring and reporting abnormalities related to missing or loosened screws and nuts, external objects, cracks, bake pad thickness, oil leakage, equipment handle shifted, missing or deformed equipment, equipment height, etc.
Collecting and storing high-resolution images, measurement data, and inspection results. Data analytics will be applied for wear trend analysis, predictive and prescriptive maintenance.
The project shall involve E&M provisions in maintenance pit and trackside area to provide necessary power supply and network, etc.
3.  Tentative Key Dates
 

Contract No.	Tender Issue	Tender Return	Contract Award	Contract Completion
Q107990	Q3/2024	Q3/2024	Q4/2024	Q4/2025

 
 
4.  Expressions of Interest
 
To be considered for prequalification, interested parties having relevant resources, qualifications and experience are requested to express their interest on or before 2:00 p.m. on 9 August 2024 (Hong Kong Time) via the MTR Corporation Limited’s E-Tendering System. Late applications shall not be considered.
 
For Applicants registered under the E-Tendering System, please click the following link and log into the System for expression of interest:
http://www.hkextender.com
 
For Applicants not registered under the E-Tendering System, please click the following link and search for the advertisement notice in respect of this project for expression of interest:
http://www.hkextender.com/process/GuestLogon.asp
 
For enquiries, please contact Ms. Cynthia Cheng, Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer, on (852) 2993 8310 or by fax (852) 2993 7721.
 
 
5.  Deadline to Return Answers / Information
 
Suitable Applicants shall receive a prequalification invitation via the E-Tendering System. The Applicants shall complete and submit all required information and details via the E-Tendering System no later than the time and date specified in the prequalification invitation letter.
 
All invitations and submissions for prequalification shall be carried out through the E-Tendering System at http://www.hkextender.com.
 
 
6.  Other Matters
 
Applicants responding to this advertisement are deemed to have complied with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in the collection and transfer of personal data to MTR Corporation Limited. All information submitted including personal data, shall be used by MTR Corporation Limited for the prequalification of tenderers for this project.
Applicants shall note and make themselves aware of the Corporation’s ethical and probity requirements which shall be applied throughout the tender and contract periods. Further, Applicants shall not, and shall ensure that its directors, employees, agents and sub-contractors shall not, offer or give any advantage as defined in the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) to any employee or agent of MTR Corporation Limited. Any breach or non-compliance with this paragraph by the Applicant shall, without affecting its liability for such breach or non-compliance, result in its application not being considered.
Applicants shall not apply for prequalification as a single entity if you intend to act as a supplier, sub-contractor or sub-consultant for another entity who shall also apply for the prequalification, or if you are a partner in a joint venture established to seek prequalification for this Contract.
Companies having linkage to each other, e.g. subsidiaries, holding or sister companies, shall not apply for prequalification as a tenderer for the same contract, whether as a single entity or as a partner of a joint venture. “Sister company” shall mean all companies which are subsidiaries of or otherwise belonging to the same holding company. The existence of a holding-subsidiary relationship shall be determined in accordance with the provisions in Sections 13 to 15 of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) of Hong Kong. Companies having linkage to each other shall elect which company shall apply for prequalification.