--- title: "Expert Support to the Overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive Fleet" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028f71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f71.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES" published: "2021-02-02" --- # Expert Support to the Overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive Fleet Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028f71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f71.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Direct Rail Services Ltd (DRSL), involves a tender for "Expert Support to the Overhaul of the Class 68 Locomotive Fleet" located in Carlisle, UK. This active tender falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 50200000, relating to repair, maintenance, and associated services for railways. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure with a tendering period that ends on 22nd February 2021. The total estimated value of the tender is £1,000,000, with specific lots available for competitive bidding, focused on full supply chain management and expert services for locomotive overhaul activities. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in railway maintenance, logistics, and engineering services. Businesses equipped to handle complex mechanical tasks, supply chain operations, or those with a background in rail industry compliance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With requirements for both total and partial fulfilment of the overhaul scope, suppliers who can demonstrate their capabilities effectively may secure lucrative agreements with DRSL, thereby expanding their market presence 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 to outsource the expert services required to complete the overhaul elements. The requirement is to carry out G & H Examinations and associated work on our fleet of 34 x Class 68 locomotives. Activities include removal & installation of major equipment, full supply chain and materials management, and provision of additional work based on Exam findings. We require the supply chain to support through the entire process, either in totality or elements of the scope. We are looking for Suppliers who can provide any elements of the scope or the scope in totality. Please determine your capability within the relevant question below. ### 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 to outsource the expert services required to complete the overhaul elements. The requirement is to carry out G & H Examinations and associated work on our fleet of 34 x Class 68 locomotives. Activities include removal & installation of major equipment, full supply chain and materials management, and provision of additional work based on Exam findings. We require the supply chain to support through the entire process, either in totality or elements of the scope. We have not currently decided if the scope would be to deliver the full scope included with this PIN or if we are prepared to issue multiple contracts covering individual elements of the scope. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002075-2021 | | 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 | 2 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### 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 - 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment ## Release History - 2 Feb 2021 at 15:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002075-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.justice.gov.uk - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13329&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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