Tender

Purchase of catering carts for Hitachi trains

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

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Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited is seeking suppliers for the purchase of catering carts for Hitachi trains. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 20th November 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category, with the industry classification of Trolleys. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers capable of providing catering carts meeting the specified dimensions, weight requirements, and key features outlined in the tender description. Interested businesses should note the selective procurement method being used, involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Suppliers should ensure compliance with submission terms and explore potential for optional renewals to extend contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of catering carts for Hitachi trains

Notice Description

AWC require to purchase up to 708 catering carts for use on Hitachi trains as follows. Service Carts shows images of similar carts in operation on other Hitachi Trains in the UK and their dimensions. Our new carts would need to be comparable. a) Dimensions * Overall (L x B x H): 518 x 300.4 x 930mm * Top Recess: 39mm There should be a means to restrain a drawer/slop bucket on the top of the cart, by way of handrails or similar (see picture for current) b) Weight Whilst rail does not have the same weight limitation of airlines, we expect that an empty cart weighs no more than: * Empty: 18kg * Capacity: 62kg * Max gross weight: 80kg c) Key Features: i. Two doors, you will need to state if the doors are left, or right side hinged. ii. Door should be able to be fully opened, flat against side of cart, and be held there by magnet. iii. Two way, four-pedal foot operated brake system, iv. Powder coated doors of one colour. Tenderers will need to state if there are colour options. v. Three-point turn lock, sealable by cable tie or similar. vi. At least 3 Internal runners, spaced circa 146 mm apart. Four runners shall be required if no internal mid shelf is provided. These should support the use of 5 of the drawers within each cart. vii. There is no requirement to provide an internal shelf at the mid height in place of a runner, However, the supplier shall state whether this shall be part of their preferred design and if not confirm that the strength/support to the cart shall be appropriate for the intended use without this support. We want the positioning of any internal shelf to maximise the space available, so that there is minimal space loss due to the drawer positioning, avoiding wasted space. viii. Option for external bumpers along the longest side of the cart (but not impeding door fully opening). Two bump strips per side. Tenderer to provide a cost with and without these bump strips. ix. Corner protectors on the 4 top corners (these can be fitted post-delivery by the tenderer, but tenderers will need to state if these are or are not included in the initial delivery or fitted after) x. Cart top should be durable, flat and easily wipeable. xi. All internal surfaces should be smooth, and easily cleanable for hygiene purposes (no hidden nooks, ledges etc)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of catering carts for Hitachi

Renewal: We will need an optional 12 months renewal (1 year)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040d96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030980-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34911100 - Trolleys

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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