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title: "Extension of Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with CAF Rail UK Limited for Class 397 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b729"
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buyer: "FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED"
published: "2023-03-29"
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# Extension of Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with CAF Rail UK Limited for Class 397 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

Buyer: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b729

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## Summary

The buying organisation, First Transpennine Express Limited, has awarded a contract for the extension of Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with CAF Rail UK Limited for Class 397 vehicles. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was made on 29th March 2023. The contract extension is in the services category, related to repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. The location for service delivery includes various regions in the UK, including Manchester, Preston, Carlisle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and others. The procurement method was limited, negotiated without publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing technical support and maintenance services for railway equipment. Companies with experience in the repair and maintenance of railway vehicles, specifically Class 397 rolling stock, would be well-suited to compete. The extension of the TSSSA requires a provider with a deep understanding of the technical requirements for these trains, making it a niche opportunity for specialist firms. The procurement process has a clear deadline, with the Standstill Period ending on 10th April 2023, offering a defined timeline for interested businesses to prepare and submit their proposals.

## 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 TSSSA with CAF Rail UK Limited for the fleets of trains currently under that TSSSA. The TSSSA 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 TSSSA extension with CAF Rail UK Limited. 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 TSSSA in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. TPE intend to award a TSSSA extension with CAF Rail UK Limited for the Class 397 rolling stock. The current TSSSA expires in May 2023 and it is intended to extend the TSSSA until May 2024.

### Procurement Information

This fleet of trains have been in operation on the TPE network since 2016. TPE currently have a TSSSA arrange with CAF on the maintenance of the Class 397's. The fleet was recently introduced and has a MSA target to achieve reliability target of 45000 MTIN. It is currently achieving 13,457 MAA MTIN. Since this contract is for 12 months, CAF is the only provider that has the technical know-how to provide technical support to this fleet. No other provider will be able to develop their technical knowledge within the available timescales to deliver this contract. TPE cannot allow a capability gap in these services. In addition only CAF has the technical know-how to achieve the MTIN. A PIN will be issued in due course for the tendering of the Class 397. It will be 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/009200-2023 |
| 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 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009200-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tpexpress.com

## Provenance

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