Planning

Market Engagement Notice - Development of GWR's Future Fleet and Depot Proposal

FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED

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07 Jul 2022 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Railway (GWR) is initiating a market engagement exercise titled "Market Engagement Notice - Development of GWR's Future Fleet and Depot Proposal". This project is centred on the railway transport services industry, specifically aimed at decarbonising GWR's fleet and improving service alignment with future customer needs. Interested parties are invited to participate in discussions surrounding this proposal, which is in the planning stage and is set to conclude on 8th August 2022. The next significant date to note is a future notice scheduled for 26th September 2024, which may indicate further developments in the procurement process.

This engagement presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of rolling stock and associated infrastructure, particularly those with innovative solutions for transitioning to cleaner energy sources, such as battery charging systems and alternative energy supply methods. Companies capable of demonstrating their ability to meet GWR's requirements and optimise efficiency in this exercise will have the chance to contribute to the development of future procurement strategies. Interested businesses are encouraged to register via GWR's dedicated link to remain informed about upcoming events and discussions.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Notice - Development of GWR's Future Fleet and Depot Proposal

Notice Description

This notice is published by the Great Western Railway (GWR). This notice is published to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This exercise relates to the development of GWR's Future Fleet and Depot Proposal to be submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT). It is the intention that should the proposal be accepted GWR will initiate a rolling stock and supporting infrastructure procurement. The aim of the proposal is to provide an affordable plan for decarbonation of GWR's fleet whilst improving and aligning the service to future customer needs. This market engagement exercise is open to all entities capable of supplying rolling stock and infrastructure to support a move away from diesel traction, such as equipment with the capability of supporting automated rapid charging of batteries and innovative approaches to energy supply. Following receipt of interest in engaging in the exercise entities will be invited to join discussions on GWR's future fleet and depot concept. GWR will describe the development of the concept and how it supports our aims. The purpose of this exercise is to listen to feedback and the market's expertise to aid our development of options for evaluation, ahead of a future procurement. GWR may decline to engage with entities who are unable to demonstrate capability to supply the required products and services in order to optimise the value and efficiency of the exercise. If you wish to participate in this market engagement exercise please register your details using the following link : http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/xH2Ku Interested entities should note that invitations to (and information on) subsequent events or activities (such as technical meetings and questionnaires) will be provided to those entities who have registered by following the instructions above. There will be no further notice of those subsequent events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is published by the Great Western Railway (GWR). This notice is published to advertise a forthcoming market engagement exercise. This exercise relates to the development of GWR's Future Fleet and Depot Proposal to be submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT). It is the intention that should the proposal be accepted GWR will initiate a rolling stock and supporting infrastructure procurement. The aim of the proposal is to provide an affordable plan for decarbonation of GWR's fleet whilst improving and aligning the service to future customer needs. This market engagement exercise is open to all entities capable of supplying rolling stock and infrastructure to support a move away from diesel traction, such as equipment with the capability of supporting automated rapid charging of batteries and innovative approaches to energy supply. Following receipt of interest in engaging in the exercise entities will be invited to join discussions on GWR's future fleet and depot concept. GWR will describe the development of the concept and how it supports our aims. The purpose of this exercise is to listen to feedback and the market's expertise to aid our development of options for evaluation, ahead of a future procurement. GWR may decline to engage with entities who are unable to demonstrate capability to supply the required products and services in order to optimise the value and efficiency of the exercise. If you wish to participate in this market engagement exercise please register your details using the following link : http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/xH2Ku Interested entities should note that invitations to (and information on) subsequent events or activities (such as technical meetings and questionnaires) will be provided to those entities who have registered by following the instructions above. There will be no further notice of those subsequent events. Additional information: If you wish to participate in this market engagement exercise please register your details using the following link : http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/xH2Ku

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018568-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST GREATER WESTERN LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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