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Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement for Class 701 rolling stock

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED

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09 Dec 2025 at 14:09

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13 May 2025 at 16:23

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13 May 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement for Class 701 rolling stock" was conducted by South Western Railway Limited, a public undertaking based in London, UK. The procurement falls in the railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock category, specifically targeting technical support services. The process has reached the award stage, with key activities finalised by December 2025 and the contract period running from November 2025 to May 2030. This direct award, valued at approximately £66.8 million (net), was necessitated due to Alstom Engineering and Services Limited being the original equipment manufacturer, uniquely positioned to fulfil the technical requirements and obligations for the fleet. The primary delivery addresses include regions UKI, UKJ, and UKK within the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a 'direct award' due to technical reasons, ensuring no competition was viable.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the railway sector, particularly those specialising in rolling stock maintenance and supply chains. Although the procurement was directly awarded to Alstom Engineering and Services Limited, the provisions within the agreement allow for potential subcontracting or transfer options, indicating future business engagement possibilities. Large-scale suppliers with capabilities in technical support and spares supply can explore collaborations and may consider positioning for similar opportunities in the industry's specialised segments. The long-term contract duration also suggests potential consistency and stability in business relationships, beneficial for sustaining growth and service excellence.

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Notice Title

Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement for Class 701 rolling stock

Notice Description

Agreement for the provision of training, technical support and supply of spares in relation to the contracting authority's 60 x 10 car units and 30 x 5 car units of Class 701 rolling stock. The supplier will be the supplier of all spares required by the contracting authority for the maintenance of the fleet.

Procurement Information

Alstom Engineering and Services Limited was the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the Class 701 rolling stock. No supplier other than Alstom Engineering and Services Limited would be able to take on the performance risk and associated Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement obligations for the fleet of Class 701 trains during the train introduction and warranty period. There is therefore an absence of competition for technical reasons and there are therefore no reasonable alternatives to the supply provided by Alstom Engineering and Services Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05126b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081066-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£66,767,683 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2025 - 26 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementandcontracts@swrailway.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9LQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALSTOM ENGINEERING AND SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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