Award

Track Maintenance

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2023 at 11:56

Award

15 Nov 2023 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Trains Limited (NTL) has completed a procurement process for track maintenance services. The title of the procurement was "Track Maintenance," falling under the services category. The procurement method used was a limited tender with the rationale behind the award being the expiring contract with NTL's previous provider. The contract has been awarded for 12 months with a provision for early termination after 30 days. The buying organisation, NTL, is located in York, United Kingdom.

This tender for track maintenance services by NTL presents opportunities for businesses in the railway services industry. Companies experienced in railway-track maintenance services within the UK could compete for this contract. The procurement stage has concluded with an awarded status, creating a short-term opportunity for providers to offer essential services to NTL's various depot locations. The contract aims to ensure uninterrupted track maintenance operations at all NTL depots.

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Notice Title

Track Maintenance

Notice Description

Track Maintenance across all NTL depot and outstations inline with Network Rail Line Standard RT/CE/S/037

Lot Information

Lot 1

This work consists of routine track patrol Inspections every two weeks for each depot location specified including routine Day to Day track maintenance work in line with Network Rail Line Standard RT/CE/S/037. From here the works are categorized into the following; 1. Planned track maintenance renewals (Planned Maintenance Works) 2. Track Maintenance Work Repairs Arising (Unscheduled Repairs) To capture the planned and unscheduled repairs and the live state of the track reporting is then provided which covers the following; 1. An Updated Track Condition Report each quarter 2. An Annual Track Maintenance Report

Procurement Information

1st in Rail have been NTL's track maintenance provider from 2018 onwards however the contract in place has now lapsed without a permitted extension option. This direct award is to ensure that NTL remains protected by improved contract terms whilst necessary planned and unplanned safety critical works are undertaken to allow the depots to continue operating. The contract being awarded is to provide 12 months cover which will allow for a long term solution to be developed, tendered and implemented. To allow for change within this 12 month contracted period, the contract has a 30 day termination for convenience provision included. This will allow NTL to exit the agreement early once a longer term solution has been planned for and rolled out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0419f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036774-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Rory Walker
Contact Email
rory.walker@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7876858459

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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