---
title: "Class 66 Leasing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031a86"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES"
published: "2022-02-23"
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# Class 66 Leasing

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031a86

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## Summary

The procurement process for leasing Class 66 locomotives is currently active, managed by Direct Rail Services, a public body based in Carlisle, UK. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically locomotives, with a total value of £30 million. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, with submissions due by 25 March 2022. The contract will last for approximately six years, focusing on locomotives less than 25 years old, equipped with GM JT42 diesel engines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in the rail and transportation sector, especially those specialising in locomotive leasing and maintenance services. Businesses with capacities to supply high-performance locomotives fitting the specified criteria and those equipped for efficient servicing and support in the UK market will find themselves well-placed to compete for this lucrative contract.

## Notice

Leasing of Locomotives. Essential information is: Age: less than 25 years old Power: 3200hp Engine: GM JT42 diesel engine (our depots and spares are configured around this engine) Speed: 75mph Cont. Tractive Effort: 260kN Six axle co-co configuration

### Lot Information

Class 66 Leasing

Leasing of Locomotives. Essential information is: Age: less than 25 years old Power: 3200hp Engine: GM JT42 diesel engine (our depots and spares are configured around this engine) Speed: 75mph Cont. Tractive Effort: 260kN Six axle co-co configuration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005098-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34611000 - Locomotives

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 18:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005098-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15567&B=SELLAFIELD
- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

## Provenance

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