Tender

Provision of an Automatic Vehicle Inspection System

SE TRAINS LIMITED

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Tender

29 Apr 2022 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by SE Trains Limited, involves the provision of an Automatic Vehicle Inspection System aimed at enhancing the maintenance efficiency of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles. This project falls under the services category within the railway industry, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 30th May 2022 and a second invitation stage scheduled for 17th June 2022. The implementation will take place at the Ramsgate Maintenance Depot in the UK, with the contract term spanning up to five years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in technology and instrumentation, particularly those experienced in railway maintenance systems or automated inspection solutions. Companies that can provide innovative systems for monitoring critical components such as brake pads, wheel profiles, and underframe inspections will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method, in conjunction with competitive dialogue, suggests that bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities and compliance with specified criteria to meet the buyer's needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Automatic Vehicle Inspection System

Notice Description

Southeastern are seeking a partner to supply and implement and maintain a system which facilitates the automated measurement and inspection of the condition of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles to improve maintenance efficiency. An example of critical components that will be required include (but are not limited to): - Brake pads (positioning & thickness) - Collector shoes (contact surface condition, positioning, height and thickness and security of fixings) - Wheel profiles and tire thickness measurements - Wheel tread condition check - Underframe (inspection of fixings and components which is able to identify loose, incorrectly oriented, damaged or missing components) The system must be capable of inspecting and differentiating different rolling stock builds which may include as a minimum (but not be limited to): Class 375 Class 377 Class 376 Class 395 Class 707

Lot Information

Lot 1

Southeastern are seeking a partner to supply and implement a system which facilitates the automated measurement and inspection of the condition of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles to improve maintenance efficiency. An example of critical components that will be required include (but are not limited to): - Brake pads (positioning & thickness) - Collector shoes (contact surface condition, positioning, height and thickness and security of fixings) - Wheel profiles and tire thickness measurements - Wheel tread condition check - Underframe (inspection of fixings and components which is able to identify loose, incorrectly oriented, damaged or missing components) The system must be capable of inspecting and differentiating different rolling stock builds which may include as a minimum (but not be limited to): Class 375 Class 377 Class 376 Class 395 Class 707

Options: The contract shall be for the initial development and installation of the system but will also require ongoing maintenance. The installation and initial maintenance agreement is expected to be two years but may differ depending on warranties offered by bidders, with extension options available to take the total term of the agreement up to 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011241-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Tim Stockford
Contact Email
tim.stockford@southeasternrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7977272834

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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