Award

Extension of rolling stock lease with Angel Trains for Class 150, Class 165, Class 166 and HST vehicles that are already operated on the GWR rail network.

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

31 May 2022 at 16:00

Award

31 May 2022 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves First Greater Western Limited, which is seeking to extend its rolling stock lease with Angel Trains for various train classes (Class 150, Class 165, Class 166, and High-Speed Trains). This procurement falls under the railway transport services industry category and is located in the UK rail network. It is currently in the Award stage, with the lease extensions intended to take effect from March 2023, extending for several years – Class 150 until June 2027, Class 165 and Class 166 until June 2028, and HST until June 2025. A 10-day standstill period will occur before finalising these leases, ending on 10th June 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in train leasing and maintenance services. Firms specialising in rolling stock, technologies supporting railway operations, and those with expertise in meeting urgent contracting needs may find this competitive process advantageous. Given the technical constraints limiting competition, businesses that can fulfil these specific requirements are particularly well-positioned to engage successfully in this leasing extension with First Greater Western Limited.

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Notice Title

Extension of rolling stock lease with Angel Trains for Class 150, Class 165, Class 166 and HST vehicles that are already operated on the GWR rail network.

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock leases in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. This is because there is no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet GWR's needs for the National Rail Contract. GWR intend to award a lease extension with Angel Trains for the Class 150 rolling stock, the current lease expires in March 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until June 2027 with a further 1 year option. GWR intend to award a lease extension with Angel Trains for the Class 165 and Class 166 rolling stock, the current lease expires in March 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until June 2028. GWR intend to award a lease extension with Angel Trains for the High Speed Train (HST) rolling stock, the current lease expires in March 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until June 2025. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the lease extensions with Angel Trains. The Standstill Period will end on Friday 10th June 2022.

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 Angel Trains for the fleets of trains currently under lease with Angel Trains. The leases are expected to be extended as per below; The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock leases in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. This is because there is no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet GWR's needs for the National Rail Contract. GWR intend to award a lease extension with Angel Trains for the Class 150 rolling stock, the current lease expires in March 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until June 2027 with a further 1 year option. GWR intend to award a lease extension with Angel Trains for the Class 165 and Class 166 rolling stock, the current lease expires in March 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until June 2028. GWR intend to award a lease extension with Angel Trains for the High Speed Train (HST) rolling stock, the current lease expires in March 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until June 2025. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the lease extensions with Angel Trains. The Standstill Period will end on Friday 10th June 2022.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock leases in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. This is because there is no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet GWR's needs for 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 extensions with Angel Trains. The Standstill Period will end on Friday 10th June 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03423c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015269-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 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), TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGEL TRAINS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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