Planning

Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Jan 2022 at 21:31

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

31 Dec 2021 at 10:56

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd is seeking partners to provide Rail Replacement Bus Services, covering both planned and unplanned needs across their network in the North and South of England. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 30th January 2022. Interested providers should prepare to express their interest by this date, following which the tender is expected to be issued by 7th February 2022, with submissions due by 2nd March 2022. The overall contract may reach a combined value of up to £15 million per annum for a duration of five years, depending on external factors affecting the railway network.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those offering compliant transportation services and innovative solutions like bus tracking and real-time management systems. Companies that are well-positioned include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector, particularly those with experience in managing similar services or logistical operations. Competitive tenders will be evaluated based on the ability to meet GTR’s service level agreements and strategic objectives, creating a pathway for growth in providing vital transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Replacement Bus Services - Planned and Unplanned

Notice Description

GTR are looking to procure a partner(s) to provide PSVAR compliant Rail Replacement Bus Services for both Planned and Unplanned requirements across the GTR Network in the North and South of England. At present GTR currently have one incumbent supplier who manage both the Planned and Unplanned Rail Replacement Bus Services in the North and South of England. The purpose is to run a competitive tender to gain a partner(s) to deliver the Rail Replacement Bus Service and to ensure: * Alignment to GTR's vision/values/strategic pillars * Robust SLA's/KPI's to drive the right behaviours * Bus Tracking technology and real time management information to identify trends and efficiencies The final structure of the Tender may be based around a combined package or geographical packaged lots. The combined value of all these lots will be for up to PS15m per annum and the contract award will be for a duration of up to 5 years. The annual value could vary due to annual budget reviews and depending on external impacts to the railway network. About GTR: * 4 individual consumer brands (Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern & Thameslink) running across an extended geography with multiple train and station operational models. * 239 managed stations. * over 500 units in its train fleet. * GTR has one of the largest estates amongst UK TOCs, with a geographically far reaching network covering over 800 route miles across the South East of England. * GTR had the largest number of passenger journeys at 19% of all UK journeys (ORR data 2018-19), a 7% increase on the previous year. This creates unique challenges (particularly of scale) of how SQR will be managed to deliver to contractual obligations and used to drive positive change. Tender Programme (forecasted) Expression of Interests Returned: 30th January 2022 Tender Issue: by 7th February 2022 Tender Returns: by 2nd March 2022 Clarifications / Assessment Complete: by April 2022 Contract Notification: by May 2022 Contract Award: by May 2022 The above tender period is estimated and may be subject to change at GTR's discretion. Those submitting tenders will be required to resource accordingly to meet the required tender return date. Mobilisation Expected to complete 3 month mobilisation period, including TUPE requirements and it is therefore an aspiration that the new contract would go live in September/October 2022. Expression of Interest Response: The supplier is requested to confirm their ability to meet the above requirements. All other competency requirements to award a contract will be identified with the tender enquiry document. The proposed contract will be on GTR (The Go-Ahead Group's) model terms and conditions for supply of services. Mandatory terms and service levels will be included within the tender package aligned to the programme. Suppliers expressing an interest to the EOI is acceptance to contracting on the GTR model terms Please send returns to: honey.zaheer@gtrailway.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4703149-ccf4-42cf-9aad-cb8806800601
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dafa7b5-da78-40dc-8dae-2949d8f03079
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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