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Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding

TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)

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25 Jul 2023 at 10:19

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12 Oct 2022 at 11:38

Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer), has initiated a procurement process for the "Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding" project in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline of 13th October 2022, and an award period starting on the same date. The project is located in the UK and falls under the CPV classification for railway engineering services.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the rail industry to provide rebranding services for the Mk-4 Rolling Stock fleet. Companies specialised in railway engineering services and brand design are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with all necessary laws, standards, and tender requirements. The buying organisation, Transport for Wales Rail Limited, is focusing on addressing brand identity and PRM compliance issues through this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding

Notice Description

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End (TOE); - Tourist Open (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled (TOD); - Service Vehicle (SV); - Premium Open Disabled (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock. TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles that were originally built in 1989 by Metro-Cammell as part of the IC225 fleet operated on the East Coast Mainline. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End - (TOE); - Tourist Open - (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled - (TOD); - Service Vehicle - (SV); - Premium Open Disabled - (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 - most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 - most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. Branding and PRM Compliance The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036ab6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021428-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL LIMITED (UTILITY BUYER)
Contact Name
Paul M. Peters
Contact Email
paulmpeters@omniaprocurement.onmicrosoft.com
Contact Phone
+44 7941365603

Buyer Location

Locality
RHONDDA CYNON TAF
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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