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Award

12 Nov 2024 at 07:57

Tender

18 Aug 2023 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

SE Trains Limited (trading as Southeastern) issued a tender for "Maintenance Support for Class 395 High Speed Rolling Stock" under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock." This procurement process was classified as a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The tender consisted of two lots: a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) and a Spares Supply Agreement (SSA), targeting services with delivery locations primarily at the Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in Kent. Key dates included the tender period ending on 21st September 2023 and the invitation date for the second stage being 5th October 2023. The procurement aimed for full contract mobilisation by October 2024. However, by 12th November 2024, it was decided that no contracts would be awarded due to bidders not meeting the required contract terms.

This procurement opportunity provided significant potential for businesses in the railway maintenance sector to establish or expand their service portfolios. Ideal candidates included companies with extensive experience in rolling stock maintenance and supply chain management. Participating in this tender would have been particularly advantageous for businesses capable of providing technical support, managing maintenance materials and spares, and integrating sophisticated materials management systems. The procurement's structured approach, which included options for contract extensions up to a maximum of ten years, represented a substantial business growth opportunity for qualified suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maintenance Support for Class 395 High Speed Rolling Stock

Notice Description

SE Trains Limited (trading as Southeastern) proposed exploring alternative options for the maintenance of its class 395 high speed rolling stock. In order to achieve best value for money for the UK taxpayer, a tender process consisting of two (2) lots was undertaken for the delivery of a maintenance service contract in the form of either a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) or a Spares Supply Agreement (SSA). Any contract awarded as part of this procurement was to mobilise fully by October 2024 in order to support Southeastern's operations.

Lot Information

Technical Support & Spares Supply Agreement for Class 395 Rolling Stock

This lot relates to the procurement of a TSSSA contract with the scope as per the original Contract Notice

Options: The intended contract was planned to be for an initial 3 year term with options to extend up to a maximum of 10 years

Spares Supply Agreement for Class 395 Rolling Stock

This lot relates to the procurement of a SSA contract with a scope as detailed in the Contract Notice

Options: The intended contract was to be for an initial 3 year term with the option for this to be extended up to a maximum of 10 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036508-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AU
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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