--- title: "TransPennine Express (TPE) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for provision of train cleaning and servicing at a third-party site in the Doncaster area." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03061b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03061b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03061b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03061b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED" published: "2021-12-29" --- # TransPennine Express (TPE) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for provision of train cleaning and servicing at a third-party site in the Doncaster area. Buyer: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03061b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03061b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03061b.json) ## Summary TransPennine Express Limited is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of train cleaning and servicing at a third-party site in the Doncaster area. The procurement is in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th January 2022. The services, classified under cleaning services, involve comprehensive care for the fleet of Mark 5a locomotive hauled coaches and Class 68 diesel-electric locomotives. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest as part of a selective procurement method, characterised by a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the facilities management and railway support services sectors. Companies specialising in cleaning services, operational support, and maintenance for rail vehicles could greatly benefit from this contract. The requirement for a competent workforce, alongside adherence to railway industry best practices, means that organisations with experience in the transport sector and a strong track record in compliance are likely to thrive in this competitive procurement process, paving the way for business growth in a critical area of rail services. ## Notice TransPennine Express (TPE) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for provision of train cleaning and servicing at a third-party site in the Doncaster area. The services will be carried out on TPE's fleet of Mark 5a locomotive hauled coaches and Class 68 diesel-electric locomotives. The Mark 5a sets consist of five coaches, one of which is a driving trailer vehicle, and each set consists of four standard class vehicles and one first class vehicle which also includes a galley area. The scope of work will include: * Provision of an on-site team leader / supervisor; * Provision of accommodation on the third-party site for site operatives and traincrews (using quality, temporary buildings); * Provision of a cleaning team to provide a high quality daily (overnight) clean to two Mark 5a sets each night during a minimum four-hour overnight window. The cleaning will include the galley area; * Provision of controlled emission toilet emptying on the Mark 5a sets and management of removed waste; * Provision of front-end hand washing of the Mark 5a driving trailer and Class 68 locomotive front end; * Provision cleaning of each of the cabs of the Class 68 locomotives; * Provision of a train servicing team to undertake safety checks and service quality checks on the Mark 5a vehicles during a minimum four-hour overnight window; * Provision of a full train preparation of two train sets (locomotives and coaches) during a minimum four-hour overnight window; * Performance of minor repairs to the Mark 5a coaches during the minimum four-hour overnight window; and * Issuance of certificates to each train set following successful completion of the services. The following services will be an option that TPE may choose to adopt at either contract commencement or at a later stage: * A fuel point service of two Class 68 locomotives; and * The addition of a third train set. The services need to be fully mobilised in time for trains to be serviced on site from the timetable change date in May 2022. Services will be carried out seven nights per week with the exception of 25th December. Each person engaged in the services shall be required to be fully competent in providing those services and the supplier shall operate a competence management system that aligns with railway industry best practice. Site familiarisation will be carried out by the third-party site owner. TPE shall provide the training in relation to the Mark 5a sets and the full train preparation. Spares, sand, oils and greases (if required) will be free-issued to the supplier. Cleaning materials and consumables (e.g. toilet paper) shall be supplied by the supplier in accordance with specifications for cleaning of the Mark 5a and Class 68 vehicles. The supplier shall be required to act collaboratively with the third-party site owner and TPE to ensure a seamless and efficient operation. The supplier will be required to comply with all relevant Group Standards and Rail Industry Standards in the performance of the services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 TransPennine Express (TPE) is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for provision of train cleaning and servicing at a third-party site in the Doncaster area. The services will be carried out on TPE's fleet of Mark 5a locomotive hauled coaches and Class 68 diesel-electric locomotives. The Mark 5a sets consist of five coaches, one of which is a driving trailer vehicle, and each set consists of four standard class vehicles and one first class vehicle which also includes a galley area. The scope of work will include: * Provision of an on-site team leader / supervisor; * Provision of accommodation on the third-party site for site operatives and traincrews (using quality, temporary buildings); * Provision of a cleaning team to provide a high quality daily (overnight) clean to two Mark 5a sets each night during a minimum four-hour overnight window. The cleaning will include the galley area; * Provision of controlled emission toilet emptying on the Mark 5a sets and management of removed waste; * Provision of front-end hand washing of the Mark 5a driving trailer and Class 68 locomotive front end; * Provision cleaning of each of the cabs of the Class 68 locomotives; * Provision of a train servicing team to undertake safety checks and service quality checks on the Mark 5a vehicles during a minimum four-hour overnight window; * Provision of a full train preparation of two train sets (locomotives and coaches) during a minimum four-hour overnight window; * Performance of minor repairs to the Mark 5a coaches during the minimum four-hour overnight window; and * Issuance of certificates to each train set following successful completion of the services. The following services will be an option that TPE may choose to adopt at either contract commencement or at a later stage: * A fuel point service of two Class 68 locomotives; and * The addition of a third train set. The services need to be fully mobilised in time for trains to be serviced on site from the timetable change date in May 2022. Services will be carried out seven nights per week with the exception of 25th December. Each person engaged in the services shall be required to be fully competent in providing those services and the supplier shall operate a competence management system that aligns with railway industry best practice. Site familiarisation will be carried out by the third-party site owner. TPE shall provide the training in relation to the Mark 5a sets and the full train preparation. Spares, sand, oils and greases (if required) will be free-issued to the supplier. Cleaning materials and consumables (e.g. toilet paper) shall be supplied by the supplier in accordance with specifications for cleaning of the Mark 5a and Class 68 vehicles. The supplier shall be required to act collaboratively with the third-party site owner and TPE to ensure a seamless and efficient operation. The supplier will be required to comply with all relevant Group Standards and Rail Industry Standards in the performance of the services. Options: Optional extension of 12 months subject to performance and associated approvals by the Department for Transport. Renewal: Optional extension of 12 months subject to performance and associated approvals by the Department for Transport. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032420-2021 | | 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 | 29 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 | | 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 | FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W2 1AF | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment - 90910000 - Cleaning services ## Release History - 29 Dec 2021 at 19:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032420-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/oJXy5 - https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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