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New Battery-Electric Rolling Stock for Chiltern Railways

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY

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13 Aug 2024 at 11:23

Tender

26 Sep 2022 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is seeking proposals from established rolling stock manufacturers for the supply of 30 to 70 new battery-electric multiple units and associated maintenance, infrastructure, and depot upgrade services. This procurement process, classified under the goods category in the rolling stock industry, is being conducted by Chiltern Railway Company in accordance with their procurement policy. The procurement method employed is a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The procurement stage is active as of 26 September 2022, with interested parties required to register their interest via email to receive further information and pre-qualification documentation. The procurement covers rail services in the Chilterns and Midlands areas of England, aimed at achieving non-diesel operation. The closing date for tenders is 26 October 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with the technical capability and expertise to manufacture, test, certify, and maintain electric-powered rolling stock. Companies involved in rail vehicle manufacturing and rail infrastructure services would particularly benefit from participating. Additionally, there is potential for growth through contracts related to the maintenance, charging infrastructure, and modifications of maintenance locations. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their market presence, diversify their service offerings, and establish long-term partnerships in the rapidly growing sector of battery-electric transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

New Battery-Electric Rolling Stock for Chiltern Railways

Notice Description

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern) is seeking proposals from established rolling stock manufacturers for the supply of between 30 and 70 new battery electric multiple units, and associated maintenance, infrastructure and depot upgrade services. Chiltern is expecting to separately seek a financier to support the purchase. 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 UK's 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 new batterypowered electric rolling stock to operate passenger services. The new rolling stock may be purchased 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 manufacture, test, certify and maintain electric powered rolling stock. Interested parties should note Chiltern is undertaking parallel procurement processes relating to the supply of new or re-manufactured battery electrical multiple units with a view to 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-036b71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025590-2024
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
£400,000,000 £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
Karina Rico
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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