--- title: "Extension of Lease Agreement with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for the Class 68 Locomotives already operated on the TPE rail network." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED" published: "2023-03-31" --- # Extension of Lease Agreement with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for the Class 68 Locomotives already operated on the TPE rail network. Buyer: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8.json) ## Summary The contracting process involves the extension of a Lease Agreement with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) by First Transpennine Express Limited. The procurement falls under the services category for the railway transport industry. The Contracting Authority aims to extend the lease until May 2024 due to technical reasons. A 10-day standstill period will be observed, ending on 11th April 2023, before finalizing the lease extension. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in railway transport services and vehicle maintenance to engage. Given the specific technical requirements and the essential nature of the services provided by NTS, businesses with expertise in maintaining railway equipment may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The negotiation process is structured as a limited procurement method, with the rationale being the technical constraints and the absence of alternative providers in the UK market. ## Notice The Contracting Authority intends to extend the Lease Agreement with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for the Class 68 Locomotives in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. There is no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet TPE's needs for the National Rail Contract. TPE intend to award a Lease Agreement extension with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for the Class 68 Locomotives, the current Lease Agreement expires in May 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until May 2024. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the lease extensions with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS). The Standstill Period will end on 11th April 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 Lease Agreement with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for the Class 68 Locomotives. The Lease Agreement is expected to be extended as per below; The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock leases in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. There are no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet TPE's needs for the National Rail Contract. TPE intend to award a Lease Extension with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for the Class 68 Locomotives, the current Lease-Maintenance Agreement expires in May 2023 and it is intended to extend the lease until May 2024. The Class 68's and the Mk5a operate as a SET (called Nova 3) but are maintained by different entities with the Class 68 Locomotives being leased and maintained by NTS. We consider that there is no suitable replacement available for the Nova 3 trains by May 2023 in their entirety. There are no Locomotives available in the UK market that can be used to power a Mk5a other than the Class 68 locomotive. The Mk5a coaches and class 68 locos were developed together as an integrated package for TPE. No other loco is currently compatible with the MK5a coaches. There, we conclude that there is no suitable replacement, either for the complete Nova 3 train, or for either of its constituent parts. NTS provides a turnkey solution for maintenance. NTS has the technical know-how to carry out this maintenance, and no other provider would be capable of providing this requirement without that technical information. The Standstill Period will end on 11th April 2023. ### Procurement Information The Contracting Authority intends to extend the rolling stock leases in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(ii) of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 for technical reasons. There is no other UK based fleets available in sufficient quantities or within the requisite timeframe to meet TPE's needs for the National Rail Contract. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the Lease Agreement Extension extension with Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS). The Standstill Period will end on 11th April 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009510-2023 | | 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 | 31 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 60200000 - Railway transport services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2023 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009510-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.tpexpress.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b7d8.json.