--- title: "Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028b32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028b32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b32.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES" published: "2021-01-18" --- # Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028b32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028b32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028b32.json) ## Summary Direct Rail Services Ltd (DRSL) is currently seeking expressions of interest for a contract titled "Lifting Facility to support the overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive." This procurement is classified under the services industry and is part of a broader programme that runs from 2021 to 2025, involving repairs for 34 locomotives. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9 February 2021. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and requires facilities located in the UK that are rail-linked with adequate access for transporting diesel engines and sufficient space for operations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in facilities management, engineering services, and transportation logistics within the rail sector. Companies that possess or can access lifting equipment suitable for locomotive maintenance, as well as those experienced in providing infrastructure support for rail operations, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this project, businesses can not only contribute to the maintenance of vital rail infrastructure but also establish long-term relationships with a key public sector buyer in the rail industry. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000988-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, 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 | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES | | Locality | BARON WAY | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | BUSINESSP ARK | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## 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 - 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 16:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000988-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.justice.gov.uk - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13283&B=SELLAFIELD - 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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