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title: "The Provision to Supply Brake Blocks for Traction and Rail Rolling Stock"
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buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-04-19"
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# The Provision to Supply Brake Blocks for Traction and Rail Rolling Stock

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65fd1174-0a47-4ddc-99c0-83f4aeca009e

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## Summary

The Direct Rail Services Limited has issued a tender for "The Provision to Supply Brake Blocks for Traction and Rail Rolling Stock" in the goods category. The procurement opportunity involves the supply of brake blocks for locomotives and other rolling stock. The tender has an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 2024-04-22 at 13:00 and the contract period starting on 2024-06-01.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of locomotive brakes and brake parts to compete. The procurement stage is currently active, and small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate. The location for delivery encompasses various regions including the UK, Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Businesses interested in supplying brake blocks relevant to railway or tramway locomotives should consider submitting their bids before the tender deadline.

## Notice

DRS has a requirement for the supply of brake blocks for it's fleet of Traction and Rail Rolling Stock. The procurement opportunity has been split into two lots as follows: Lot 1 - The Supply of Brake Blocks for Wagons and other Rolling Stock Lot 2 - The Supply of Brake Blocks for Locomotives and other Rolling Stock One contract shall be awarded per Lot. Tender pack and full details can be found here at our Atamis supplier portal by searching for tender ref, C14210: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83920fd6-a01e-4fab-9c80-db02adf67304 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,435,000 |
| 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 | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | RISLEY, BIRCHWOOD |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6GR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34322000 - Brakes and brake parts
- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
- 50221400 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive brakes and brake parts

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83920fd6-a01e-4fab-9c80-db02adf67304
- 19 Apr 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0481db6-b9a5-4587-93d0-d60957f0b17e
- 28 Mar 2024 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd22249-8ecf-433e-af66-4908ac319fc8
- 7 Mar 2024 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f1b230-ff8e-44e5-9547-50fddc10cb65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83920fd6-a01e-4fab-9c80-db02adf67304
  19th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0481db6-b9a5-4587-93d0-d60957f0b17e
  19th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dd22249-8ecf-433e-af66-4908ac319fc8
  28th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f1b230-ff8e-44e5-9547-50fddc10cb65
  7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

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