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Fast Charging Battery Train Trial

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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Award

04 Apr 2022 at 11:38

Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fast Charging Battery Train Trial" is being conducted by First Greater Western Limited, focused on transport services in the UK. This project aims to validate a battery-powered train's capability to operate passenger services on a non-electrified branch line from West Ealing to Greenford over a trial period of at least one year. The current procurement stage is active, with submissions accepted until 12 July 2021, as part of a selective negotiated procedure allowing for targeted competition among suppliers.

This trial represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in railway services and transport equipment, particularly those with expertise in battery technology and fast-charging infrastructure. Companies that can offer innovative transport solutions and robust maintenance services for railway equipment will be well-placed to compete in this tender, helping to advance the decarbonisation objectives of the UK's transport sector.

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Notice Title

Fast Charging Battery Train Trial

Notice Description

Trial to prove the capability of a battery powered train, supported by fast charging equipment, to safely and reliably operate passenger services on a non-electrified branch line (West Ealing-Greenford), for a period of at least one year. This trial will support the objectives of the Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy and will be delivered with the support of Network Rail and the Department for Transport. The route from West Ealing to Greenford is 2 3/4 miles of mostly double track railway and is served by a two car Turbo stopping at all stations. Trains are Driver Only Operated using a combination of CCTV, mirrors and look back during train despatch. The shortest platforms on the route that the train will need to serve, are at Castle Bar Park, and are 47.5m and 47.6m long. GWR does not operate trains without toilets on board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The route from West Ealing to Greenford is 2 3/4 miles of mostly double track railway and is served by a two car Turbo stopping at all stations. Trains are Driver Only Operated using a combination of CCTV, mirrors and look back during train despatch. The shortest platforms on the route that the train will need to serve, are at Castle Bar Park, and are 47.5m and 47.6m long. GWR does not operate trains without toilets on board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008968-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Additional Buyers

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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