Tender

Supply of Laser Railway Vehicle Wheel Measurement Equipment

DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

13 Mar 2018 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED is currently conducting a tender titled "Supply of Laser Railway Vehicle Wheel Measurement Equipment," with a focus on railway equipment. The tender is active and falls under the goods procurement category, valued at £140,000. The submission deadline for this tender is 11 April 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 25 April 2018, lasting until 24 April 2020. Bidders are required to provide six units of laser measuring equipment along with after-sales support and training for up to 20 staff at various locations, including Carlisle and Crewe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in railway equipment and measurement technologies. Businesses that can offer high-quality measurement devices, warranty support, and effective training services would be ideally suited to compete. Engaging with this contract may enhance their market presence and contribute to further growth in the public transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Laser Railway Vehicle Wheel Measurement Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of 6 x Laser Measuring Equipment for Traction and Rolling Stock Wheelsets. Warranty of the equipment and after sales support to also be provided. Training will be required for up to 20 of the customers staff at Carlisle, Crewe, Motherwell, Sellafield and Field Support. Additional information: The Invitation to Tender pack including the Terms and Conditions can be requested by e-mailing procurement@drsl.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6a9971-2a45-4ba2-b906-31adaeed2e5d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2018 - 24 Apr 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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