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title: "TPE - Overhaul of Class 397 Electric Multiple Units (EMU)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b2a0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED"
published: "2023-03-14"
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# TPE - Overhaul of Class 397 Electric Multiple Units (EMU)

Buyer: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b2a0

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## Summary

The buying organization, First TransPennine Express Limited, has issued a tender titled "TPE - Overhaul of Class 397 Electric Multiple Units (EMU)" in the services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the stage of planning and tender. The tender involves the overhaul of Class 397 EMUs, with an expected commencement date in mid-2023 and the deadline for submissions set for April 18, 2023. The location for the procurement is in the UK.

This tender by First TransPennine Express Limited offers business growth opportunities for high-quality maintenance performers competent in electrical, mechanical, and bodyshell systems. The procurement method is selective, following a negotiated procedure with prior competition. Businesses with expertise in repair, maintenance, and installation services related to aircraft, railways, roads, and marine equipment are well-suited to compete for this tender, which involves significant component replacement and project management services.

## Notice

TPE operates a fleet of twelve Class 397 electric multiple units. These units were built by CAF and operate inter-city services on the west coast mainline. The units will be due for their first overhaul from spring-2024 (current assumption but this may change and an invitation for expressions of interest was previously issued which that commencement date was expected to be mid-2023) and will require certain modifications to be performed by the OEM. TPE is now seeking expressions of interest from high quality maintenance performers for the provision of the works.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TPE has arrangements in place with CAF for the supply of all parts required for the overhaul and requires a supplier with vehicle jacking facilities and 25Kv overhead lines to undertake the component replacement. A major element of the works will be bogie exchange but other components also require replacement. TPE will be seeking project management services from the supplier and will expect the supplier to author work instructions based upon the basic overhaul instructions supplied by CAF. In addition, TPE will be seeking, as an option, covered accommodation for the units to undergo modification to anti-roll bar and yaw damper brackets. This work will be performed by the OEM. The supplier must be competent in electrical, mechanical and bodyshell systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007373-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 11:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007373-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/GcNTc
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/

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