Award

Extension of Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with CAF Rail UK Limited for Class 397 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED

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Award

29 Mar 2023 at 15:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, First Transpennine Express Limited, has awarded a contract for the extension of Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with CAF Rail UK Limited for Class 397 vehicles. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was made on 29th March 2023. The contract extension is in the services category, related to repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. The location for service delivery includes various regions in the UK, including Manchester, Preston, Carlisle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and others. The procurement method was limited, negotiated without publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing technical support and maintenance services for railway equipment. Companies with experience in the repair and maintenance of railway vehicles, specifically Class 397 rolling stock, would be well-suited to compete. The extension of the TSSSA requires a provider with a deep understanding of the technical requirements for these trains, making it a niche opportunity for specialist firms. The procurement process has a clear deadline, with the Standstill Period ending on 10th April 2023, offering a defined timeline for interested businesses to prepare and submit their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension of Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with CAF Rail UK Limited for Class 397 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 TSSSA with CAF Rail UK Limited for the fleets of trains currently under that TSSSA. The TSSSA is 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 TSSSA extension with CAF Rail UK 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 TSSSA in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. TPE intend to award a TSSSA extension with CAF Rail UK Limited for the Class 397 rolling stock. The current TSSSA expires in May 2023 and it is intended to extend the TSSSA until May 2024.

Procurement Information

This fleet of trains have been in operation on the TPE network since 2016. TPE currently have a TSSSA arrange with CAF on the maintenance of the Class 397's. The fleet was recently introduced and has a MSA target to achieve reliability target of 45000 MTIN. It is currently achieving 13,457 MAA MTIN. Since this contract is for 12 months, CAF is the only provider that has the technical know-how to provide technical support to this fleet. No other provider will be able to develop their technical knowledge within the available timescales to deliver this contract. TPE cannot allow a capability gap in these services. In addition only CAF has the technical know-how to achieve the MTIN. A PIN will be issued in due course for the tendering of the Class 397. It will be difficult for any new maintenance provider to obtain DAA agreements, mobilise/train staff, tools, infrastructure etc prior to the 28th May 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b729
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009200-2023
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

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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