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title: "Extension of Maintenance Contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for Class 68 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c7a2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED"
published: "2023-05-10"
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# Extension of Maintenance Contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for Class 68 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network.

Buyer: FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c7a2

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## Summary

The contracting authority, First Transpennine Express Limited, has awarded a contract for the Extension of Maintenance Contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for Class 68 vehicles on the TPE rail network. The procurement stage is complete, with a focus on services in the repair and maintenance category. The contract involves a standstill period ending on 22nd May 2023 in Manchester, Preston, Carlisle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds, and York.

This contract opportunity, awarded through a limited procurement method, benefits businesses capable of providing maintenance services for Class 68 vehicles. Direct Rail Services Limited was selected due to their unique capabilities. Businesses in the repair and maintenance sector, especially those with expertise in railway services, could consider this opportunity for potential growth.

## 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 maintenance contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for the Class 68 fleet of trains. The maintenance contract 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 maintenance contract extension with Direct Rail Services Limited. The Standstill Period will end on 22nd May 2023.

### 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. 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 maintenance contract with Direct Rail Services Limited for the Class 68 fleet of trains. The maintenance contract 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 maintenance contract extension with Direct Rail Services Limited. The Standstill Period will end on 22nd May 2023.

### Procurement Information

Direct Rail Services Limited provides a turnkey solution for maintenance. There is no provider in the market who can carry out the activities being undertaken by Direct Rail Services Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2023 |
| 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 | 10 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 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

- 10 May 2023 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013318-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tpexpress.com

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