Award

Class 195 & Class 331 Sanding Equipment Modification

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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20 May 2024 at 16:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Trains Limited has awarded a contract for the modification of sanding equipment in their Class 195 and Class 331 fleets. The procurement process has already been completed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract aims to align the sanding equipment to industry standards, improve performance, reduce maintenance needs, and ensure future sand delivery quality. The deadline for completing the modifications is set before October 2024 to enhance passenger safety and service efficiency during the leaf fall period.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses capable of providing modifications to sanding and compressor equipment for railway locomotives. Given that the tender has been awarded through a limited procurement method without competition, Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd is currently the sole supplier for this contract. Businesses in the railway equipment modification industry, particularly those with expertise in sanding systems and compressor improvements, could find this tender suitable for expanding their market presence and contributing to the enhancement of railway operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 195 & Class 331 Sanding Equipment Modification

Notice Description

The class 195 & class 331 fleet have been found to have poorly functioning sanding & compressor performance. Initial review of Sand flow compared against industry recommended levels (1000grams within 30 seconds) shows that current performance is 397grams & 395grams within 30 seconds respectively. The works to be undertaken within this contract will see the performance of the sanding equipment aligned to industry standard via; 1. Improving Sanding Performance through modifications & re-baselining of the system 2. Reduce any additional Maintenance which is being undertaken. 3. Reduce the likelihood of future degradation in sand delivery performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Trains currently operate a fleet of 43 CAF built Class 331 EMU train sets (made up of 31 class 331/0 3-carriage trains and 12 class 331/1 4-carriage trains ) and 58 CAF built Class 195 DMU trainsets (made up of 25 class 195/0 2-carriage trains and 33 class 195/1 3-carraige trains) which is equivalent too; o 86 x Class 331 Leading Vehicles equipped with a sanding system o 116 x Class 195 Leading Vehicles equipped with a sanding system. The works to be undertaken can be split into the following tasks; TASK - Sanding Improvements - Supply and install /adjust Pressure Reducing Valve to correct setting. - Supply and replace all SDN31.1 sander units - Replace Sand - Purge sander air pipework of any contamination - Baseline sander performance to 2kg/min TASK - Compressor Improvements - Supply replacement compressor "oil trap" filter and "micromesh" coalescing filters and any associated service parts for all 177 compressors. - Provide 5 working days' worth of training and competency assessment for Northern staff covering replacing compressor "oil trap" filter and "micromesh" coalescing filters and any associated service parts for all 177 compressors.

Procurement Information

Knorr Bremse are the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the sanding & compressor equipment fitted to the class 195 & 331 fleets therefore only Knorr Bremse have the capability to provide the necessary modification equipment & technical documentation to allow for the appropriate modifications to take place. In addition Northern has a pressing need to have installed the modifications prior to the start of Oct 2024 as to ensure that the works are completed prior to the leaf fall period in which train traction is reduced and the requirement for adhesion is increased. Failure to implement these modifciations could result in units being pulled from passenger services to protect passenger & colleagues welfare. Against the above logic Northern are therefore utilising exemption under reg 50, C (ii) "technical grounds" as a waiver to undertaking a competitive tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04690c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015918-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 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
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Rory Walker
Contact Email
rory.walker@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNORR-BREMSE RAIL SYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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