Notice Information
Notice Title
Class 150 & 156 Automatic Sanding Modification Upgrade
Notice Description
Following the publication of the RAIB report 12/2023 into the Salisbury Tunnel Junction collision of October 2021 and subsequent conclusions, there is direct recommendation to install automatic sanding equipment on all fleets. As such Northern is looking to develop automatic sanding modification on Northern's Cl.150 and Cl.156 fleets. NTL have assessed our fleet and this notice is to direct award an agreement which will see a modification to the already installed WSP system to permit automatic sanding on cl.150 and cl.156 units (qty 288 vehicles all DMS/DMSL). With the exception of Northern's Cl.150 & CL.156 fleets, all fleets are installed with automatic sanding systems that deposit sand onto the railhead under the third axle at a fixed rate, triggered immediately when a unit encounters low adhesion. Where as the 15x fleets are fitted with Single Fixed Rate Sanding systems which further inadequacies of standard SFRS systems were highlighted after the Salisbury collision. The project scope is to: * Modify already fitted SFRS system as to enable automatic sanding across the Class 150s & 156s o Which will improve and standardise sanding response time once a unit has encountered low adhesion conditions and remove the human element. * The modification is planned to have as many units completed before leaf fall 2025 on all Northern Cl.150 and Cl.156 units as to mitigate the risk of further incidents moving forward.
Procurement Information
The purpose of this direct award is to facilitate a critical modification to the hardware and interlinking software of the Wheel Slip Protection (WSP) system currently installed across NTL's 150 and 156 fleets. This modification is essential to enhance the safety and performance of the existing system. Rationale for Direct Award: Proprietary Rights and Expertise: AtkinsRealis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) holds the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the WSP solution that was initially installed. The original equipment was fitted between May and September 2020, following funding from Network Rail (NWR) aimed at improving the safety of these units. Given their ownership of the IPR and their deep understanding of the system, AtkinsRealis is uniquely positioned to execute the required modifications. Continuity and Compatibility: The solution being procured through this notice involves further modifications to the existing system. As the original installer and IPR holder, AtkinsRealis possesses the necessary technical knowledge and expertise to ensure seamless integration and compatibility with the current setup. Engaging a different supplier would likely result in significant compatibility issues and potential safety risks.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04fb19
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029761-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
-
- CPV Codes
34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £973,000 £500K-£1M
- Contracts Value
- £973,000 £500K-£1M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 4 Jun 20258 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 1 Apr 202510 months ago
- Contract Period
- 7 May 2025 - 6 Nov 2026 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029761-2025
4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016568-2025
23rd April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012165-2025
1st April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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