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title: "Modification & Refurbishment of First MTR South Western Trains Limited Class 158 and 159 Train Fleet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ec"
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buyer: "FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED"
published: "2021-06-01"
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# Modification & Refurbishment of First MTR South Western Trains Limited Class 158 and 159 Train Fleet

Buyer: FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ec

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## Summary

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED is seeking tenders for the "Modification & Refurbishment of First MTR South Western Trains Limited Class 158 and 159 Train Fleet." This project, classified under repair and maintenance services in the transport industry, is based in the UK. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 2nd July 2021. Interested parties should note that the work is anticipated to commence on 10th January 2022 and is expected to be completed by 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is selective, using a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in engineering, project management, and logistics, particularly those specialising in railway and transport equipment services. Companies with capabilities in off-site modification and a strong in-house quality control system will be particularly well-suited to compete. This project not only aims to enhance the Class 158 and 159 train fleet but also opens avenues for suppliers to engage in comprehensive turnkey solutions within the growing rail industry.

## Notice

First MTR South Western Trains Limited are seeking expressions of interest for the modification and refresh of its Class 158 and Class 159 fleet. This fleet consists of the following vehicles: Fleet Type Number of Units - Vehicles 158 10 x Cl158/8 - 20 159 22 x Cl159/0 - 66 159 8 x Cl159/1 - 24 The refresh programme will start in early 2022, with a completion date of no later than 31st March 2023. This project shall be carried out as a turnkey solution, with the scope of work including; engineering design, project management, parts supply, installation, logistics and approvals. The modification and refresh of these Units will be carried out off-site at the Supplier's location. The Supplier must have a stringent in-house quality control system and a thorough competence management system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

First MTR South Western Trains Limited are seeking expressions of interest for the modification and refresh of its Class 158 and Class 159 fleet. This fleet consists of the following vehicles: Fleet Type Number of Units - Vehicles 158 10 x Cl158/8 - 20 159 22 x Cl159/0 - 66 159 8 x Cl159/1 - 24 The refresh programme will start in early 2022, with a completion date of no later than 31st March 2023. This project shall be carried out as a turnkey solution, with the scope of work including; engineering design, project management, parts supply, installation, logistics and approvals. The modification and refresh of these Units will be carried out off-site at the Supplier's location. The Supplier must have a stringent in-house quality control system and a thorough competence management system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012154-2021 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012154-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procurement.gwr.com/tenders

## Provenance

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