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title: "Extension of Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Siemens PLC for Class 185 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b6ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED"
published: "2023-03-29"
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# Extension of Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Siemens PLC for Class 185 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

Buyer: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b6ed

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## Summary

The contracting authority, FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED, is extending the Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Siemens PLC for Class 185 vehicles operated on the TPE rail network. The procurement falls under the services category and follows a limited procurement method. The deadline for the 10-day standstill period prior to the TSA extension is 10th April 2023. The contract involves maintenance and associated services for the train fleets operating between specified UK locations: Saltburn, Newcastle, Scarborough, Hull, Cleethorpes, Manchester, and Liverpool.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses specialised in vehicle maintenance and associated services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining Class 185 rolling stock. Given the technical reasons restricting competition, companies with prior knowledge of the Class 185 fleet and the ability to ensure continuity of services within the specified deadline would be well-suited to compete. Understanding the unique infrastructure and tools managed by the current provider, Siemens PLC, is crucial for potential bidders to deliver seamless service and uphold operational efficiency.

## Notice

In preparation for an award of a National Rail Contract from the Department for Transport to Transpennine Express Limited (operated by First Group), it is intended to extend the TSA with Siemens PLC for the fleets of trains currently under a TSA with Siemens PLC. The TSA is expected to be extended in accordance with paragraph II.2.4 below. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the TSA extension with Siemens PLC. The Standstill Period will end on 10th April 2023. Please see PIN Ref (published by DfT) : 2022/S 000-006951 Dated 15th March 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority intends to extend the TSA in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. TPE intend to award a TSA extension with Siemens PLC for the Class 185 rolling stock, the current TSA expires in May 2023 and it is intended to extend the TSA until May 2027 with the further option of extending until May 2031 or an option to extend the TSA from May 2023 to May 2031.

### Procurement Information

* The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: This fleet of trains have been in operation on the TPE network since 2006. The trains are: 1. Maintained at purpose-built depots across the TPE network. Any change in the maintenance provider would result in either (a) TPE having to re-diagram the whole fleet from alternative maintenance and servicing locations or (b) the entire Siemens TPE depot infrastructure and staffing being transferred to an alternative supplier. These activities cannot be completed within the timescales required. 2. All special tools and other equipment on the depot are managed by the maintenance provider. Some spares are owned by the maintenance provider. An alternative supplier will not be able to source these maintenance spares within the timescales required. 3. Siemens currently have the technical knowhow of the Class 185 fleet which have been built over the last 20 years of operation. Any change of maintenance provider will cause considerable disruption to the operation of the Class 185 fleet. 4. Due to the Class 185's being in the later part of their vehicle life, overhaul activities are being conducted on this fleet. Any change in supplier will disrupt this activity and affect the operation of the fleet on the network. It will therefore be extremely difficult for any new maintenance provider to obtain DAA agreements, mobilise/train staff, tools, infrastructure etc prior to the 28th May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009106-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009106-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tpexpress.com

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