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Existing or Converted Battery-Electric Rolling Stock for Chiltern Railways

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2024 at 11:34

Tender

26 Sep 2022 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company is in the process of tendering for the supply of existing or converted battery-electric rolling stock, as part of its commitment to achieving non-diesel operation on its routes within the Chilterns and Midlands areas of England. This active procurement, which follows a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, is focused on acquiring between 30 and 70 battery-electric multiple units, either from existing stock or converted fleets. The scope includes leasing options along with maintenance, battery charging infrastructure, and relevant depot upgrades. Interested parties should register their interest via email by 26 October 2022, with the procurement spanning various locations including regions UKG1, UKG3, UKI, and UKJ1.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rolling stock manufacturing, modification, and maintenance services. Companies that can provide or convert electric-powered rolling stock, test, and certify these units will find this project particularly appealing. The procurement values the technical competency and financial capability of suppliers, ensuring that successful participants proceed to the Invitation to Negotiate Stage, presenting lucrative chances for sustained business relationships. The expansive scope, including infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, opens avenues for a diverse range of suppliers and service providers to contribute to this green transport initiative.

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Notice Title

Existing or Converted Battery-Electric Rolling Stock for Chiltern Railways

Notice Description

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern) is seeking proposals from established rolling stock owners or modifiers who are able to supply between 30 and 70 battery electrical multiple units, either already in existence, or created from the conversion of an existing fleet, to operate in passenger service on Chiltern routes. The fleet is expected to be leased to Chiltern and the scope of supply may include the supply of existing / converted units, associated maintenance, battery charging infrastructure; and relevant depot upgrade works to facilitate the rolling stock maintenance. Interested parties should register their interest to participate via the email address listed above. This is an advertised private procurement, which shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of Chiltern's procurement policy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Chiltern operate passenger rail services over lines within the Chilterns and Midlands areas of England under a National Rail Contract agreed with the Secretary of State for Transport, Chiltern is assessing its rolling stock strategy and in particular, the supply of rolling stock that can achieve non-diesel operation. Chiltern is seeking to invite expressions of interest and tenders for the supply of existing or converted battery-powered electric rolling stock to operate passenger services. This rolling stock may be purchased or leased together with selected maintenance services, charging infrastructure and modifications and upgrades to the maintenance locations. Interested parties should respond to procurement@arrivatrains.co.uk to register their interest in taking part and to receive further information and the pre-qualification documentation. A Supplier Selection Questionnaire will be sent to all parties who register interest to evaluate capability and financial standing with successful applicants proceeding to the Invitation to Negotiate Stage. Responders should have the technical capability and competency to convert (as required), test and certify electric powered rolling stock. Interested parties should note that Chiltern is undertaking parallel procurement processes relating to the supply of existing / re-manufactured or new battery multiple units with a view to the selection of one solution only. Partaking in this procurement process may not result in any contract award and suppliers partake at their own cost and risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036b70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025597-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 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
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Contact Name
Craig Nicolson
Contact Email
procurement@arrivatrains.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLG3 West Midlands, TLI London, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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