--- title: "Purchase of catering carts for Hitachi trains" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040d96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d96.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED" published: "2023-10-20" --- # Purchase of catering carts for Hitachi trains Buyer: FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040d96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d96.json) ## Summary The First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited is seeking suppliers for the purchase of catering carts for Hitachi trains. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 20th November 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category, with the industry classification of Trolleys. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom. This tender presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers capable of providing catering carts meeting the specified dimensions, weight requirements, and key features outlined in the tender description. Interested businesses should note the selective procurement method being used, involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Suppliers should ensure compliance with submission terms and explore potential for optional renewals to extend contract opportunities. ## Notice AWC require to purchase up to 708 catering carts for use on Hitachi trains as follows. Service Carts shows images of similar carts in operation on other Hitachi Trains in the UK and their dimensions. Our new carts would need to be comparable. a) Dimensions * Overall (L x B x H): 518 x 300.4 x 930mm * Top Recess: 39mm There should be a means to restrain a drawer/slop bucket on the top of the cart, by way of handrails or similar (see picture for current) b) Weight Whilst rail does not have the same weight limitation of airlines, we expect that an empty cart weighs no more than: * Empty: 18kg * Capacity: 62kg * Max gross weight: 80kg c) Key Features: i. Two doors, you will need to state if the doors are left, or right side hinged. ii. Door should be able to be fully opened, flat against side of cart, and be held there by magnet. iii. Two way, four-pedal foot operated brake system, iv. Powder coated doors of one colour. Tenderers will need to state if there are colour options. v. Three-point turn lock, sealable by cable tie or similar. vi. At least 3 Internal runners, spaced circa 146 mm apart. Four runners shall be required if no internal mid shelf is provided. These should support the use of 5 of the drawers within each cart. vii. There is no requirement to provide an internal shelf at the mid height in place of a runner, However, the supplier shall state whether this shall be part of their preferred design and if not confirm that the strength/support to the cart shall be appropriate for the intended use without this support. We want the positioning of any internal shelf to maximise the space available, so that there is minimal space loss due to the drawer positioning, avoiding wasted space. viii. Option for external bumpers along the longest side of the cart (but not impeding door fully opening). Two bump strips per side. Tenderer to provide a cost with and without these bump strips. ix. Corner protectors on the 4 top corners (these can be fitted post-delivery by the tenderer, but tenderers will need to state if these are or are not included in the initial delivery or fitted after) x. Cart top should be durable, flat and easily wipeable. xi. All internal surfaces should be smooth, and easily cleanable for hygiene purposes (no hidden nooks, ledges etc) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Purchase of catering carts for Hitachi Renewal: We will need an optional 12 months renewal (1 year) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030980-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34911100 - Trolleys ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030980-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/9MJaq - http://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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