Tender

Supply of Routine and Corrective Maintenance Services for Class 170 Diesel Rolling Stock

XC TRAINS LIMITED

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Tender

03 Apr 2023 at 09:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CrossCountry, represented by XC TRAINS LIMITED, is seeking proposals for the supply of routine and corrective maintenance services for its Class 170 Diesel Rolling Stock fleet. The procurement process involves a private tender under CrossCountry's Procurement Policy, with a contract term expected to be between 4 and 8 years. The tender, valued at £144,000,000 GBP, is at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 3rd May 2023. Interested parties should register their interest via the provided email address.

This opportunity with CrossCountry offers businesses in the rolling stock maintenance industry a chance to secure a long-term contract for servicing a significant fleet of vehicles. Companies experienced in maintenance services of rolling stock, including light maintenance activities, planned maintenance, defect repairs, and materials supply, are well-suited to compete. The contract period is anticipated to begin in late 2023 or 2024, providing stability and growth potential for successful applicants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Routine and Corrective Maintenance Services for Class 170 Diesel Rolling Stock

Notice Description

XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry) is seeking proposals under a private tender in accordance with CrossCountry's Procurement Policy, from established maintainers of rolling stock for the supply of routine and corrective maintenance, materials supply and stabling services for its class 170 (Turbostar) fleet. CrossCountry's Turbostar fleet currently comprises 80 vehicles formed in 2 and 3-car configurations. The CrossCountry network is the most extensive rail franchise in Britain, calling at more than 100 stations. We serve 7 of the 10 largest UK cities with 7 routes radiating from our central hub in Birmingham. CrossCountry will be seeking proposals in accordance with a possible direct award of a national rail contract with the Secretary of State for Transport, with a contract term between 4 and 8 years. Interested parties should register their interest via the email address provided. For the avoidance of doubt, CrossCountry is advertising this opportunity under a voluntary basis and not as mandatory requirement under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016

Lot Information

Lot 1

CrossCountry operate the most extensive passenger rail franchise in Britain. It calls at more than 100 station, serving 7 of the 10 largest cities in the UK. As part of the planning for a future direct award from the Department for Transport, CrossCountry is seeking to invite expressions of interest and tenders for the supply of maintenance services for its Class 170 (Turbostar) diesel fleet. CrossCountry currently operates 80 Class 170 vehicles, comprised of 2 and 3-car variants. The Class 170 fleet was built between 1998 and 2002 and is fitted with a diesel drive with a hydraulic transmission. The maintenance services required are expected to comprise all light maintenance activities (levels 1 to 4 maintenance), planned maintenance tasks, defect repairs, supply of materials, fuelling, stabling, associated labour and depot access to complete the work. CrossCountry is also expecting that interested applicants will be able to offer technical support knowledge to improve and develop the Class 170 fleet. The contract term is expected to be between 4 and 8 years, commencing in late 2023 or 2024. Interested applicants should note that the further direct award from DfT is not guaranteed. Interested parties should register their interest in taking part by emailing Brian.Holland@crosscountrytrains.co.uk to receive further information. A supplier selection stage will be used to evaluate applicants' suitability to proceed to the tendering stages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009600-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XC TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Brian Holland
Contact Email
brian.holland@crosscountrytrains.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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

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