--- title: "Provision of an Automatic Vehicle Inspection System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033286" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033286" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033286.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033286.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2022-04-29" --- # Provision of an Automatic Vehicle Inspection System Buyer: SE TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033286 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033286) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033286.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by SE Trains Limited, involves the provision of an Automatic Vehicle Inspection System aimed at enhancing the maintenance efficiency of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles. This project falls under the services category within the railway industry, with an estimated contract value of £5,000,000. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 30th May 2022 and a second invitation stage scheduled for 17th June 2022. The implementation will take place at the Ramsgate Maintenance Depot in the UK, with the contract term spanning up to five years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in technology and instrumentation, particularly those experienced in railway maintenance systems or automated inspection solutions. Companies that can provide innovative systems for monitoring critical components such as brake pads, wheel profiles, and underframe inspections will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method, in conjunction with competitive dialogue, suggests that bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities and compliance with specified criteria to meet the buyer's needs. ## Notice Southeastern are seeking a partner to supply and implement and maintain a system which facilitates the automated measurement and inspection of the condition of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles to improve maintenance efficiency. An example of critical components that will be required include (but are not limited to): - Brake pads (positioning & thickness) - Collector shoes (contact surface condition, positioning, height and thickness and security of fixings) - Wheel profiles and tire thickness measurements - Wheel tread condition check - Underframe (inspection of fixings and components which is able to identify loose, incorrectly oriented, damaged or missing components) The system must be capable of inspecting and differentiating different rolling stock builds which may include as a minimum (but not be limited to): Class 375 Class 377 Class 376 Class 395 Class 707 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Southeastern are seeking a partner to supply and implement a system which facilitates the automated measurement and inspection of the condition of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles to improve maintenance efficiency. An example of critical components that will be required include (but are not limited to): - Brake pads (positioning & thickness) - Collector shoes (contact surface condition, positioning, height and thickness and security of fixings) - Wheel profiles and tire thickness measurements - Wheel tread condition check - Underframe (inspection of fixings and components which is able to identify loose, incorrectly oriented, damaged or missing components) The system must be capable of inspecting and differentiating different rolling stock builds which may include as a minimum (but not be limited to): Class 375 Class 377 Class 376 Class 395 Class 707 Options: The contract shall be for the initial development and installation of the system but will also require ongoing maintenance. The installation and initial maintenance agreement is expected to be two years but may differ depending on warranties offered by bidders, with extension options available to take the total term of the agreement up to 5 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011241-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | SE TRAINS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9EA | | 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 | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment ## Release History - 29 Apr 2022 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011241-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/P1CKIC/ - https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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