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Extension of rolling stock lease with Eversholt Rail Limited for Class 185 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED

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29 Mar 2023 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract involves the extension of rolling stock lease with Eversholt Rail Limited for Class 185 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network. This procurement process is being carried out by FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED, based in London, United Kingdom. The main procurement category is services in the railway transport services industry. The current stage of the procurement is the award phase, with the standstill period ending on 10th April 2023. The procurement method used is limited and negotiated without publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses wishing to provide railway transport services specifically related to lease extensions for rolling stock. Companies with expertise in railway services and experience in managing rolling stock leases would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract involves services operating in various regions within the UK, including Saltburn, Newcastle, Scarborough, Hull, Cleethorpes, Manchester, and Liverpool. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the railway services sector should consider participating in this tender to potentially secure a long-term contract for the extension of rolling stock leases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension of rolling stock lease with Eversholt Rail Limited for Class 185 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

Notice Description

In preparation for an award of a National Rail Contract from the Department for Transport to Transpennine Express Limited (operated by First Group), it is intended to extend the rolling stock lease with Eversholt Rail Limited for the fleets of trains currently under lease with Eversholt Rail Limited. The leases are expected to be extended in accordance with paragraph II.2.4 below. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the lease extensions with Eversholt Rail Limited. The Standstill Period will end on 10th April 2023. Please see PIN Ref (published by DfT) : 2022/S 000-006951 Dated 15th March 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock leases in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. This is because there is no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet TPE's needs for the National Rail Contract. TPE intend to award a lease extension with Eversholt Rail Limited for the Class 185 rolling stock. The current lease expires in May 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until May 2028 with a with a further 4 year option until May 2031 or an option to extend the lease from May 2023 to May 2031.

Procurement Information

1. This is because there is no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet TPE's needs for the National Rail Contract. We have considered other similar rolling stock and have noted that they are either on lease for a long period with other Operators or there is not enough rolling stock in sufficient quantities to replace the Class 185's. 2. Furthermore, the introduction of alternative rolling stock would require route approvals, including but not limited to, gauge clearance and TOC related infrastructure changes. These approvals and changes would not be finalised within the requisite timescales and TPE cannot operate with a gap in its services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b6f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009111-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED
Contact Name
Stephen Stewart
Contact Email
stephen.stewart@firstrail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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