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title: "To provide expert services required for C4 overhauls and modifications with additional refurbishment of two (2) MK2A BSO Coaches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03163e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LTD"
published: "2022-09-12"
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# To provide expert services required for C4 overhauls and modifications with additional refurbishment of two (2) MK2A BSO Coaches

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03163e

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## Summary

The Direct Rail Services Ltd has completed a tender process to provide expert services for C4 overhauls and modifications, along with refurbishment of two MK2A BSO Coaches. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on repair and maintenance services of rolling stock. The tender, with the title "To provide expert services required for C4 overhauls and modifications with additional refurbishment of two MK2A BSO Coaches," has been cancelled. The anticipated value range was between £800,000 to £1,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specializing in rolling stock maintenance and refurbishment services. Companies with expertise in carrying out C4 overhauls, maintenance work, and design and build refurbishment programmes for rolling stock would be well-suited to compete. The tender was initiated by Direct Rail Services Ltd, providing a chance for suppliers to engage with a prominent rail logistics provider. The tender included a mix of technical and price-based award criteria, with a cancellation status indicating potential for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Direct Rail Services requires the services of a competent over hauler to carry out C4 overhaul with additional maintenance work and deliver a full design and build refurbishment programme of two (2) MK2A BSO Coaches. During the period of maintenance there will be a requirement for additional activities on these coaches this includes but not limited to removal and installation of major equipment, replacement of all external doors, and extensive corrosion repairs to the underframe/ bodyside and full repaint. The over hauler will be required to provide a full turnkey design service together with a full material management service to these works including a project management service to oversee the full programme to achieve an on-time project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Rail Services requires the services of a competent over hauler to carry out C4 overhaul with additional maintenance work and deliver a full design and build refurbishment programme of two (2) MK2A BSO Coaches. During the period of maintenance there will be a requirement for additional activities on these coaches this includes but not limited to removal and installation of major equipment, replacement of all external doors, and extensive corrosion repairs to the underframe/ bodyside and full repaint. The over hauler will be required to provide a full turnkey design service together with a full material management service to these works including a project management service to oversee the full programme to achieve an on-time project. Additional information: The anticipated value range is PS800,000 to PS1000,000 All correspondence shall be via a complete tender management (CTM) portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025559-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRODIE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
- 50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2022 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025559-2022
- 7 Mar 2022 at 17:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006214-2022
- 11 Feb 2022 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004003-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15339&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
- https://www.directrailservices.com/contact-drs/

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