Award

British Rail Class 15x Alternator supply, overhaul and spares

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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23 Jul 2024 at 09:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process, managed by Northern Trains Limited, implicates the supply, overhaul, and spares of British Rail Class 15x alternators. This procurement falls under the industry category of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts (CPV code: 34600000). The buying organisation, Northern Trains Limited, is based in York, UK (region UKE21). The procurement method used is a limited, negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The award was confirmed on 23rd July 2024, and the contract will be active until 31st March 2027, with possible three 12-month extensions. The procurement stage is complete, having concluded with an award to the economic operator Elite KL.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers with technical expertise in railway services and specialized rolling stock maintenance. The contract includes the supply of new alternators, maintenance spares, and provision for overhauls and warranty repairs, providing consistent demand for high-quality, reliable services. Businesses experienced in mid-life and full-life overhauls, casualty repair, and in-warranty repairs will find this contract especially suitable. The awarded contract offers stability and potential extensions aligning with Northern Trains' operational needs, making it an attractive opportunity for specialised railway service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Rail Class 15x Alternator supply, overhaul and spares

Notice Description

There are three aspects to the agreement to be awarded. 1. The Supply of 10 new alternators as per the current design installed across Northern's 15x fleets. These spares will help reduce the strain on the available alternators that have to go through repairs which in turn means less units are stopped awaiting alternator repairs which increases unit availability. 2. Provisions to buy required spares for general maintenance that Northern are responsible for undertaking. 3. Provisions for overhauls and warranty repairs carried out by Elite in line with their procedures covering; 1. Mid-life overhaul 2. Full life overhaul 3. Casualty Repair/ In-Warranty Repairs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Elite KL are the OEM & designer of the alternator that has been installed across NTL's 15x fleet in line with the Rolling Stock Owners (ROSCO) instructions. As to ensure the 15x fleets can operate in service the alternator has to be operational and therefore Northern are looking to contract with Elite to provide various services. There are three aspects to the agreement to be awarded. 1. The Supply of 10 new alternators as per the current design installed across Northern's 15x fleets. These spares will help reduce the strain on the available alternators that have to go through repairs which in turn means less units are stopped awaiting alternator repairs which increases unit availability. 2. Provisions to buy required spares for general maintenance that Northern are responsible for undertaking. 3. Provisions for overhauls and warranty repairs carried out by Elite in line with their procedures covering; 1. Mid-life overhaul 2. Full life overhaul 3. Casualty Repair/ In-Warranty Repairs

Options: The agreement will expire 31/03/2027 in line with Northern's current "service agreement". The current leases for the 15x are being extended in line with the requirement forecasted for when new trains will be introduced circa 2030 and therefore the 15X fleets will most likely be extended until the new trains are introduced. As such there will be 3x 12 month extension options within the contract allowing for the agreement to be extended in line with the fleet requirement if necessary.

Procurement Information

Under UCR Reg50 "Use of the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition" Clause C (ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" applies as to why NTL has to award a contract directly to Elite without prior call for competition. Under this clause there are various reasons as to why Elite are covered; 1. Technical Uniqueness: The required goods and services have been designed by Elite and specified by the owner of the trains NTL is operating. As NTL doesn't own our trains but leases them we are therefore obliged to use the equipment specified. As such only Elite are able to supply the alternator. 2. Exclusive Rights: Elite holds various copyrights and IPR that prevent other suppliers from offering the same product or service. 3. Technical Expertise: Elite possess the required level of technical expertise, know-how, and specialized knowledge to maintain, overhaul & repair the alternators linked with point two above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048395
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022791-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 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
+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
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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