---
title: "Leasing of Rail Locomotives"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c09"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-01-10"
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# Leasing of Rail Locomotives

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c09

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## Summary

The Direct Rail Services Limited has initiated a tender titled "Leasing of Rail Locomotives" under the goods category. The procurement process involves leasing various rail locomotives like Class 66, Class 68, and Class 88. The contract period starts from December 27, 2023, to December 26, 2031, with a total value of £55,000,000. The submission deadline for bids is December 26, 2031, by 18:00 GMT. The tender allows electronic and written submissions, with full details available at Direct Rail Services' website.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses involved in the rail industry to secure a lease contract for locomotives. Companies specializing in locomotive leasing and rail transport services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective with a restricted procedure, providing a structured approach for interested businesses to participate. The location for the contract services is primarily in Carlisle, United Kingdom, providing a specific geographic focus for potential bidders.

## Notice

Leasing of Rail Locomotives

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Dynamic Purchasing System has been developed to provide a compliant route to market to lease all Rail Locomotives required by Direct Rail Services both present and future state. This enables the Contracting Authority to lease all kinds of Locomotives like the following non exhaustive list: 
- Class 66
- Class 68
- Class 88

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000802-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Dec 2031 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Dec 2023 - 26 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders
- 34612100 - Locomotive tenders

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000802-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.directrailservices.com
- https://www.directrailservices.com/
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

## Provenance

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