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title: "Wheelset Overhaul provision for Locomotives and Rolling Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d31e"
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buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-06-01"
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# Wheelset Overhaul provision for Locomotives and Rolling Stock

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d31e

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## Summary

The Direct Rail Services Limited, trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions, is seeking Wheelset Overhaul services for Locomotives and Rolling Stock. The procurement involves three lots, with Lot 1 valued at approximately £5 million over 5 years and Lot 2 at £2.3 million over the same period. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 25th July 2023. Interested suppliers must adhere to the Selection Criteria outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for companies specializing in repair and maintenance services for locomotive wheelsets, locomotives, railway freight wagons, and overhaul and refurbishment work. Businesses in the rail industry, particularly those with expertise in wheel axles and tyres, can benefit from bidding on the various lots available. Suppliers should ensure compliance with the specified submission terms and submit bids before the deadline to be considered for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Direct Rail services (Trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions) has a requirement for Wheelset Overhaul services for Locomotives and wagon rail stock. This Tender consists of three lots. More information can be found in the ITT and supporting tender documentation. The contract terms is 4 + 1.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Approximately 70% of the Wagon and Approximately 70% of the 66 Wheelset

Lot 1 - Approximately 70% of the Wagon and Approximately 70% of the 66 Wheelset scope - estimated PS5 Million over 5 years,

Renewal: Overhauling is an ongoing requirement for DRS and will be required in the future.

Lot 2 - Approximately 30% of the Wagon and Approximately 30% of the 66 Wheelset

Lot 2 - Approximately 30% of the Wagon and Approximately 30% of the 66 Wheelset scope. This lot is estimated at PS2.3 Million over 5 years.

Renewal: Overhauling is an ongoing requirement for DRS and will be required in the future.

Lot 3 - 100% of the 68/88 Wheelset scope

Lot 3 - 100% of the 68/88 Wheelset scope. This lot is worth ~ PS2 Million over 5 years

Renewal: Overhauling is an ongoing requirement for DRS and will be required in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015626-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,300,000 |
| 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 | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders
- 34621100 - Railway freight wagons
- 34631400 - Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
- 50221300 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 18:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015626-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.directrailservices.com/
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

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