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Extension of rolling stock lease with Eversholt Rail Group for Class 802 trains currently operated on the GWR rail network.

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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25 May 2022 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

First Greater Western Limited is set to extend its lease for the Class 802 trains operated on the Great Western Railway (GWR) network. This procurement process falls under the railway transport services category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £272 million. The lease extension, which does not include maintenance services, is intended to last until June 2028, given the current agreement's expiry in March 2023. A standstill period of 10 days will follow the contract award notice, concluding on 6th June 2022, prior to finalising the arrangement with Eversholt Rail Group.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the railway service sector, particularly those that specialise in rolling stock leasing or related services. Companies with capabilities in providing bi-mode trains or similar transport solutions would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders, especially given the emphasis on environmental compliance and sustainable transport options outlined by GWR's Environmental and Sustainability Plan. Such qualifications are paramount, as GWR is unable to consider diesel-only alternatives for this contract.

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Notice Title

Extension of rolling stock lease with Eversholt Rail Group for Class 802 trains currently operated on the GWR rail network.

Notice Description

Extension of a lease agreement with Eversholt Rail Group for the provision of the existing fleet of bi-mode Class 802s (does not include maintenance). The current lease expires in March 2023, and it is intended to extend the lease to June 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In preparation for an award of a National Rail Contract from the Department for Transport to Great Western Railway (operated by First Group), it is intended to extend the rolling stock lease with Eversholt Rail Group for the existing fleet of bi-mode Class 802s (does not include maintenance). The lease is expected to be extended to June 2028. The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock lease in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. This is because there is no other UK based bi-mode fleet available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet GWR's needs for the National Rail Contract. GWR are not able to consider diesel only alternatives as this would prevent compliance to GWR's Environmental and Sustainability Plan. GWR intend to award a lease extension to Eversholt Rail Group (subject to agreement of a National Rail Contract between DfT and GWR) of the Class 802s to cover the term of the National Rail Contract. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the lease extension with Eversholt. The standstill period will end on Monday 6th June 2022.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock lease in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. This is because there is no other UK based bi-mode fleet available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet GWR's needs for the National Rail Contract. GWR are not able to consider diesel only alternatives as this would prevent compliance to GWR's Environmental and Sustainability Plan. Therefore GWR intend to award a lease extension to Eversholt Rail Group (subject to agreement of a National Rail Contract between DfT and GWR) of the Class 802s to cover the term of the National Rail Contract. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the lease extension with Eversholt. The Standstill Period will end on Monday 6th June 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033fa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014587-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£272,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
Stephen Stewart
Contact Email
stephen.stewart@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
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, TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHOLT RAIL

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