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Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive

Direct Rail Services

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Planning

18 Jan 2021 at 16:10

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Direct Rail Services Ltd (DRSL) is currently seeking expressions of interest for a contract titled "Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive." This procurement is classified under the services industry and is part of a broader programme that runs from 2021 to 2025, involving repairs for 34 locomotives. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9 February 2021. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and requires facilities located in the UK that are rail-linked with adequate access for transporting diesel engines and sufficient space for operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in facilities management, engineering services, and transportation logistics within the rail sector. Companies that possess or can access lifting equipment suitable for locomotive maintenance, as well as those experienced in providing infrastructure support for rail operations, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this project, businesses can not only contribute to the maintenance of vital rail infrastructure but also establish long-term relationships with a key public sector buyer in the rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive

Notice Description

Direct Rail Services Ltd (DRSL) will be scheduling Diesel Engine overhaul activities associated with the Class 68 Locomotive and have a requirement for access to a facility with suitable undercover lifting equipment to enable removal, and installation of the Diesel Engine, including peripheral components. The programme is anticipated to run for a period between 2021 and 2025, involving 34 Locomotives. We are looking for expressions of interest from Suppliers who can provide facilities that are rail linked, have sufficient access for transportation of Diesel Engines by road and sufficient component circulation space alongside the Locomotive. In addition, there is a requirement for access to the facility by DRSL and their nominated Contractor to carry out equipment removal, installation, periodic inspections and post overhaul Locomotive static testing, including Diesel Engine functional tests.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Rail Services Ltd (DRSL) will be scheduling Diesel Engine overhaul activities associated with the Class 68 Locomotive and have a requirement for access to a facility with suitable undercover lifting equipment to enable removal, and installation of the Diesel Engine, including peripheral components. The programme is anticipated to run for a period between 2021 and 2025, involving 34 Locomotives. We are looking for expressions of interest from Suppliers who can provide facilities that are rail linked, have sufficient access for transportation of Diesel Engines by road and sufficient component circulation space alongside the Locomotive. In addition, there is a requirement for access to the facility by DRSL and their nominated Contractor to carry out equipment removal, installation, periodic inspections and post overhaul Locomotive static testing, including Diesel Engine functional tests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000988-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

34621100 - Railway freight wagons

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

34946110 - Rails

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

42414310 - Mobile lifting frames

42415100 - Lifting trucks

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Direct Rail Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARON WAY
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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