Tender

Audit and Inspection activities associated with the Build and Acceptance of Class 701 Rolling Stock for South Western Railway.

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

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03 Mar 2021 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Railway is currently seeking tenders for "Audit and Inspection activities associated with the Build and Acceptance of Class 701 Rolling Stock." This procurement, classified under transport services, is set to take place in Derby, UK. The key dates include a tender submission deadline of 2 April 2021, with support required from May 2021 to February 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £850,000. The procurement method is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway services, particularly those with expertise in rolling stock quality auditing or commissioning. Companies with a proven track record in new build fleets, especially those familiar with the Aventra platform design, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance their portfolios and facilitate growth in the railway services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit and Inspection activities associated with the Build and Acceptance of Class 701 Rolling Stock for South Western Railway.

Notice Description

SWR will be inviting tenders for the provision of support for audit and inspection activities associated with the build and acceptance of the Class 701 rolling stock. A background in rolling stock quality auditing or commissioning is essential as is knowledge and understanding of relevant railway standards and their application. Previous experience working with new build fleets, in particular Aventra platform design, is desirable. Support is required from May 2021 to February 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SWR will be inviting tenders for the provision of support for audit and inspection activities associated with the build and acceptance of the Class 701 rolling stock. A background in rolling stock quality auditing or commissioning is essential as is knowledge and understanding of relevant railway standards and their application. Previous experience working with new build fleets, in particular Aventra platform design, is desirable. Support is required from May 2021 to February 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0297e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004232-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
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
FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5DH
Post Town
North West 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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