Tender

Provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs)

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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09 Jun 2022 at 10:26

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31 May 2022 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

First Greater Western Limited is currently conducting a tender for the provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs). This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically dealing with railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock. The contract period spans from 1st April 2023 to 29th May 2028, with the tender period closing on 30th June 2022. The proposed EMUs must meet specific operational requirements, including compatibility with 25kV overhead lines and the capability to operate at speeds of up to 110 mph across the electrified portions of the GWR network, primarily between London Paddington and Swindon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the rail manufacturing and transportation sectors, particularly those specialising in electric multiple units and railway services. Companies that are equipped to comply with the technical specifications and operational requirements outlined in the tender will be well-suited to compete. As the procurement method involves a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and demonstrate their capability to fulfil the contract terms effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs)

Notice Description

Great Western Railway (GWR) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs) to deliver existing London Thames Valley services, to the current sectional running times (SRTs), with at least the same seated and crush laden capacity, from the 1st of April 2023 to the 29th May 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fleet of 30 x 4-car electric multiple units (EMUs) to deliver existing London Thames Valley services, to the current sectional running times (SRTs), with at least the same seated and crush laden capacity, from the 1st of April 2023 to the 29th May 2028. The EMUs must be capable of being powered by 25kV overhead lines, be capable and approved for use at speeds of up to 110mph prior to entering service, and operating in multiples, with a through gangway, of up to three units. Our current fleet is maintained in house at Reading Depot, supported by a TSSSA. It is our intention that maintenance provision continues in this manner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03424d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015851-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 29 May 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 1HL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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