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title: "Audit and Inspection activities associated with the Build and Acceptance of Class 701 Rolling Stock for South Western Railway."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0297e9"
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published: "2021-03-03"
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# Audit and Inspection activities associated with the Build and Acceptance of Class 701 Rolling Stock for South Western Railway.

Buyer: FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0297e9

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## Summary

The South Western Railway is currently seeking tenders for "Audit and Inspection activities associated with the Build and Acceptance of Class 701 Rolling Stock." This procurement, classified under transport services, is set to take place in Derby, UK. The key dates include a tender submission deadline of 2 April 2021, with support required from May 2021 to February 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £850,000. The procurement method is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway services, particularly those with expertise in rolling stock quality auditing or commissioning. Companies with a proven track record in new build fleets, especially those familiar with the Aventra platform design, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance their portfolios and facilitate growth in the railway services sector.

## Notice

SWR will be inviting tenders for the provision of support for audit and inspection activities associated with the build and acceptance of the Class 701 rolling stock. A background in rolling stock quality auditing or commissioning is essential as is knowledge and understanding of relevant railway standards and their application. Previous experience working with new build fleets, in particular Aventra platform design, is desirable. Support is required from May 2021 to February 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SWR will be inviting tenders for the provision of support for audit and inspection activities associated with the build and acceptance of the Class 701 rolling stock. A background in rolling stock quality auditing or commissioning is essential as is knowledge and understanding of relevant railway standards and their application. Previous experience working with new build fleets, in particular Aventra platform design, is desirable. Support is required from May 2021 to February 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004232-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| 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 | FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004232-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://swr.com
- https://www.swr.com

## Provenance

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