Award

Track Maintenance Activities

LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 08:21

Tender

22 May 2024 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) is seeking suppliers to tender for track maintenance activities at its Clayhills Depot in Aberdeen. This tender, categorized under railway-track maintenance services, involves tasks such as fortnightly track patrols, monthly minor maintenance, biannual track surveys, work packages, and an on-call facility. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key dates include the deadline for PQQ submission on 21 June 2024 at 16:00, invitation to tender issuance on 1 July 2024, and bid submission deadline on 12 August 2024 at 12:00. The initial term includes an option to extend for a further 12 months. The procurement stage is currently active, with all communications managed electronically via the Proactis system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in railway maintenance. It is suitable for companies accredited with the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) for track maintenance and capable of maintaining the necessary accreditation throughout the contract term. Businesses participating in this tender can secure a long-term contract with LNER, gaining a steady stream of work and enhancing their portfolio of railway infrastructure projects. The contract's scope, including additional work packages based on a recent track condition survey, ensures diverse and continuous engagement for qualified suppliers. The electronic submission process also facilitates efficient and transparent tendering.

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Notice Title

Track Maintenance Activities

Notice Description

LNER leases a train maintenance depot from Network Rail in Aberdeen known as Clayhills Depot. As part of LNER's obligations to Network Rail it is responsible for maintaining the track at this location. LNER invited suppliers to tender for track maintenance activities at Clayhills Depot, including track patrols, minor maintenance, periodic surveys, work packages and on-call facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

LNER invited suppliers to tender for track maintenance activities at Clayhills Depot including: * 2 weekly track patrols; * 4 weekly minor maintenance; * 6 monthly track surveys; * work packages; and * on-call facility.

Options: LNER has an option to extend the agreement by up to 1 year from the expiry of the initial term.

Renewal: This contract will have an option to extend for a further 12 months following the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04699e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013826-2025
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

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 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
LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Paul Gunby
Contact Email
rscontracts@lner.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
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

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