from the case State Railway of Thailand Conducting outsourcing of private hire, remodeling, changing the name plate. “Bang Sue Central Station” is Bangkok Aphiwat Central Station The price of 33.16 million baht creates a lot of suspicion to society that at the price of 33.16 million it is worth it. And how much transparency in the procurement this time?
Recently came out to clarify the details of the scope of private hire to improve the nameplate. “Bang Sue Central Station” by State Railway of Thailand clarified that the project for making the name plate of the Bangkok Apiwat Central Station and the logo of the State Railway of Thailand Strictly operated in accordance with the government procurement procedures. both central pricing procurement process Take into account the benefits of use. budget value correct according to engineering principles suitable for being the center of rail travel
Summary and scope of work (TOR) hiring private label change “Bang Sue Central Station” is Bangkok Aphiwat Central Station Details of TOR can be summarized as follows.
1.SRT determines the price. The State Railway of Thailand has set up a committee to draft the scope of work and the price. According to the specific order Kor. 812/2565 dated December 6, 2022, with consideration of the details of the estimation related to the type, amount, quantity, parcel list, various materials, labor costs that must be used in the calculation related to construction work. It is in accordance with the average price and the regulations of the Comptroller General’s Department. accounted for the total amount (including VAT 7%) in the amount of 33,169,726.39 baht
2. Price 33.16 million, including the provisional sum of 1,627,662.60 baht, which the provisional sum of this item is defined as Will be paid only when the employer orders to perform For installation and demolition of covering materials in place of glass walls, such as clear acrylic wall panels, etc., to prevent wind or rain from splashing into the station building. While waiting for the production and installation of new glass walls In the event that the new glass wall can be produced and installed within 90 days, the Provisional Sum of this item, the employer will not have to order the contractor to perform and the contractor will not be able to request. Able to withdraw wages The railway will also be able to save part of the wages as well.
3. For reasons that the train must be open for procurement in a specific way Due to the project of making the name plate of the Bangkok Apiwat Central Station and the logo of the State Railway of Thailand According to the regulations of the Comptroller General’s Department And there is urgency, therefore, it must be completed as soon as possible.
The committee drafted the scope of work and the average price of the project. The scope of work has been defined in a variety of ways. It’s not just about changing the nameplate.
4. Prepare lighting systems for demolition works that are sensitive and must be carefully improved. Including a guarantee for defects to make the project careful Completed as scheduled which has the entire scope of work consisting of
Work part 1 engineering structure Demolition of the old Bang Sue Central Station sign Both in Thai and English Demolition of existing glass walls and aluminum glass frames Demolition of the lighting system of the original sign Production and installation of a new steel frame to hold letters to increase the length of the sign
work part 2 new label production Installation of new glass panels and aluminum glass frames and other assembly work related to this work architecture Detailed designs with calculations and installation of new nameplates and the installation of the new name plate lighting system Both Thai and English in accordance with the requirements of the Suburban Railway Project (Red Line), Bang Sue – Rangsit Section, Contract 1
Part 3 Works during warranty against defects which includes the maintenance of the sign’s lighting system for 365 days (12 months)
- Details of improvements and installations Size of the label “Bang Sue Central Station” is Bangkok Aphiwat Central Station
– The State Railway of Thailand has also set up stations to install station name plates on 2 sides, namely
– Dome area in front of Bangkok Apiwat Central Station, east side, west side
– Thai vowel characters, 24 characters per side
– English alphabet, 31 characters per side
-1 Railway emblem
-Including 2 sides, there will be installation of Thai characters, including 48 characters, English characters, total 62 characters, and 2 railway emblems.
- Character size details
– The name in Thai letters is 3 meters high, 2.6 meters wide, 40 centimeters thick, with a total length of 60 meters.
– English letter name, height 2.1 meters, width 2.2 meters, thickness 40 centimeters
– Produce letters with milky white acrylic materials, raise the edges and hide the light behind the sign as well.
– Added the emblem of the railway with a height of 7 meters, which is also allowed.
- Price 33.16 million including the demolition of the old sign
– Demolition of the Bang Sue Grand Station sign (old), including the removal of the glass wall (old) and the installation of the sign of Bangkok Apiwat Central Station (new).
– Installation of glass walls (new) is also carried out. Installation of an electric cable car (hanging sling) 6 meters long
– Move the working point of 4 baskets (sets). The height of the sign is about 28 meters above the ground level, the height is equivalent to a 9-storey building, the weight that must be lifted to install is over 7 tons. It is a difficult task and requires special caution.
- The private sector must insure against defects. Take care of the entire electrical system for 1 year.
– The contractor must have duties and responsibilities. Complete the work according to the period specified by the employment contract in the amount of 150 days (5 months).
– Warranty for defects which includes the maintenance of the sign’s lighting system for 365 days (12 months)
– When starting work, the contractor must submit an action plan for approval within 15 days from the start date. In the work plan, the installation work must be specified only for the letter sign frame work. Bangkok Aphiwat Central Station Both Thai and English on both sides of the station building
-Complete the installation of the railway logo within 90 days and must complete the rest of the work according to the contract within the period specified in the contract until the end of the contract of 150 days.
Source: The State Railway of Thailand PR team