--- title: "Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-194dfebf-179c-489c-8214-14a996b64437" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194dfebf-179c-489c-8214-14a996b64437" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194dfebf-179c-489c-8214-14a996b64437.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194dfebf-179c-489c-8214-14a996b64437.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE" published: "2021-01-18" --- # Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194dfebf-179c-489c-8214-14a996b64437 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-194dfebf-179c-489c-8214-14a996b64437) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-194dfebf-179c-489c-8214-14a996b64437.json) ## Summary The CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance is seeking tenders for the project titled "Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive". This procurement falls within the railway industry sector and will take place in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the active phase, with the submission deadline set for 9th February 2021. The anticipated contract period will begin on 1st August 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2025, covering activities related to the overhaul of 34 locomotives. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in railway maintenance, lifting equipment manufacture, and associated services. Companies that possess facilities with rail access, ample transportation capabilities, and sufficient space for component handling would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The project encourages expressions of interest from SMEs that are capable of meeting the specific requirements set forth by Direct Rail Services Ltd, making it a viable avenue for expanding business operations within the rail sector. ## Notice Direct Rail Services Ltd (DRSL) will be scheduling Diesel Engine overhaul activities associated with the Class 68 Locomotive and have a requirement for access to a facility with suitable undercover lifting equipment to enable removal, and installation of the Diesel Engine, including peripheral components. The programme is anticipated to run for a period between 2021 and 2025, involving 34 Locomotives. We are looking for expressions of interest from Suppliers who can provide facilities that are rail linked, have sufficient access for transportation of Diesel Engines by road and sufficient component circulation space alongside the Locomotive. In addition, there is a requirement for access to the facility by DRSL and their nominated Contractor to carry out equipment removal, installation, periodic inspections and post overhaul Locomotive static testing, including Diesel Engine functional tests. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfda71b-7d3a-4975-a585-933b9b7ee829 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE | | Locality | BARON WAY | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA6 4SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42 - Industrial machinery - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts - 34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders - 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons - 34621100 - Railway freight wagons - 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles - 34946110 - Rails - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment - 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane - 42414310 - Mobile lifting frames - 42415100 - Lifting trucks - 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery - 42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment - 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment - 51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment ## Release History - 18 Jan 2021 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfda71b-7d3a-4975-a585-933b9b7ee829 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfda71b-7d3a-4975-a585-933b9b7ee829 18th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13283&B=SELLAFIELD Additional data - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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