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Extension of Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Hitachi Rail Limited for Class 802 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED

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30 Mar 2023 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an award for the extension of Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Hitachi Rail Limited by FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED. The contract is related to the repair, maintenance, and associated services of Class 802 vehicles operated on the TPE rail network. The TSA extension is planned to be awarded following a 10-day standstill period, ending on 11th April 2023. The procurement method is limited, and the rationale for direct negotiation with Hitachi Rail Limited is due to the technical complexity involved in maintaining the existing fleet until May 2027, with potential extensions up to May 2031.

This procurement tender for extending the TSA with Hitachi Rail Limited offers opportunities in the railway transport services sector. Businesses with expertise in maintaining railway vehicles and related equipment, especially those familiar with the Class 802 fleet, are well-suited to compete. Given the existing operational setup and technical knowledge required for maintaining the fleet across multiple regions in the UK, businesses with a track record in delivering high-quality maintenance services can leverage this opportunity for business growth and potential long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Extension of Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Hitachi Rail Limited for Class 802 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 TSA with Hitachi Rail Limited for the fleets of trains currently under that TSA. The TSA 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 TSA extension with Hitachi Rail Limited. The Standstill Period will end on 11th 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 TSA in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. TPE intend to award a TSA extension with Hitachi Rail Limited for the Class 802 rolling stock, the current TSA expires in May 2023 and it is intended to extend the TSA until May 2027 with the further option of extending until May 2031 or an option to extend the TSA from May 2023 to May 2031.

Procurement Information

Explanation: This fleet of trains have been in operation on the TPE network since 2019. : 1. Hitachi use purpose-built depots across the TPE network. 2. All special tools and other equipment on the depot are managed by the maintenance provider. 3. HRE currently have the technical know-how of the Class 802 fleet which have been built over the last 4 years of operation on the TPE network. Any change of maintenance provider will cause considerable disruption to the operation of the Class 802 fleet. It will therefore be extremely difficult for any new maintenance provider to obtain DAA agreements, mobilise/train staff, tools, infrastructure etc prior to the 28th May 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b762
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009317-2023
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

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

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
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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

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

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