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Fitment of European Train Control Systems (ETCS) to an existing fleet including compatability surveys, concept design, First in Class (FiC), fleet installation activity and maintenance

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED

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Award

06 Aug 2021 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

First Transpennine Express Limited is advancing the procurement process for the fitment of European Train Control Systems (ETCS) to its existing fleet, specifically targeting Class 185 trains. This tender, classified under the railway transport services industry, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 6th August 2021. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure, allowing for the engagement of Siemens Mobility due to their exclusive rights pertaining to software integration and maintenance services essential for compatibility with existing operations.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in railway technology and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in ETCS equipment and installations. Companies that can offer integrated solutions, technical support, or maintenance services tailored to rolling stock operations would be well-positioned to compete in this sector. The exclusive nature of the award suggests a focus on maintaining operational continuity, creating an avenue for strategic partnerships and collaborations that leverage existing expertise within the rail transport domain.

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Notice Title

Fitment of European Train Control Systems (ETCS) to an existing fleet including compatability surveys, concept design, First in Class (FiC), fleet installation activity and maintenance

Notice Description

Design and Supply of ETCS equipment to existing rolling stock including new driver machine interface - associated materials - integrated software and maintenance services

Lot Information

Lot 1

In preparation for any infrastructure improvements along the North Transpennine Route that may including signalling upgrades with ETCS, any rolling stock that operates on this route will need to be fitted with corresponding compatible on-board ETCS equipment, First Transpennine Express Limited (TPE) intends to award a contract to Siemens Mobility for the design, supply and fitment of ETCS equipment and its associated materials, maintenance and technical service to its Class 185 trains.

Procurement Information

(e) in the case of supply contracts for additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended whether as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of supplies or installations, where a change of supplier would oblige the utility to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance; The supplier, who currently provides a full turnkey maintenance and technical support service for these trains within their own maintenance depots retain the intellectual property for any software integration to the train's management system and to eliminate all risks associated with the procurement of equipment that would need to be fully integrated to the existing train's management system, TPE intend to award a sole supplier with Siemens Mobility for the Class 185 trains.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019026-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

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
6 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED
Contact Name
Stephen Stewart
Contact Email
frh-procurement.indirects@firstgroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)

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

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