Award

Extension of Maintenance Contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for Class 68 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED

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Award

10 May 2023 at 12:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, First Transpennine Express Limited, has awarded a contract for the Extension of Maintenance Contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for Class 68 vehicles on the TPE rail network. The procurement stage is complete, with a focus on services in the repair and maintenance category. The contract involves a standstill period ending on 22nd May 2023 in Manchester, Preston, Carlisle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds, and York.

This contract opportunity, awarded through a limited procurement method, benefits businesses capable of providing maintenance services for Class 68 vehicles. Direct Rail Services Limited was selected due to their unique capabilities. Businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, especially those with expertise in railway services, could consider this opportunity for potential growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extension of Maintenance Contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for Class 68 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 maintenance contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for the Class 68 fleet of trains. The maintenance contract 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 maintenance contract extension with Direct Rail Services Limited. The Standstill Period will end on 22nd May 2023.

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. 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 maintenance contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for the Class 68 fleet of trains. The maintenance contract 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 maintenance contract extension with Direct Rail Services Limited. The Standstill Period will end on 22nd May 2023.

Procurement Information

Direct Rail Services Limited provides a turnkey solution for maintenance. There is no provider in the market who can carry out the activities being undertaken by Direct Rail Services Limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c7a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2023
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
10 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 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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