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title: "The Provision to Supply Brake Blocks for Traction and Rail Rolling Stock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044638"
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buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-04-19"
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# The Provision to Supply Brake Blocks for Traction and Rail Rolling Stock

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044638

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## Summary

The Direct Rail Services Limited has issued a tender titled "The Provision to Supply Brake Blocks for Traction and Rail Rolling Stock." The procurement opportunity involves supply of brake blocks for wagons, other rolling stock, locomotives, and other rolling stock. The tender value is 1,435,000.00 GBP with a submission deadline of April 10, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period for Lot 1 and Lot 2 is from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2028. The buying organisation is based in Carlisle, United Kingdom, and the tender updates indicate an amendment extending the submission deadline to May 8, 2024.

This tender from Direct Rail Services Limited presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing parts for railway locomotives or rolling stock, traffic-control equipment, and maintenance services of locomotive brakes and brake parts. Companies well-versed in the railway industry and capable of meeting the ITT documentation requirements are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract includes two lots with specific delivery addresses in the UK, and suppliers should ensure compliance with the submission terms and bid validity period of 180 days. With a contract renewal review scheduled for 2028, businesses that can deliver high-quality brake blocks within the specified contract period have the potential to secure long-term partnerships through this procurement process.

## Notice

DRS has a requirement for the supply of brake blocks for it's fleet of Traction and Rail Rolling Stock. The procurement opportunity has been split into two lots as follows: 
Lot 1 - The Supply of Brake Blocks for Wagons and other Rolling Stock 
Lot 2 - The Supply of Brake Blocks for Locomotives and other Rolling Stock 

One contract shall be awarded per Lot.

Tender pack and full details can be found here at our Atamis supplier portal by searching for tender ref, C14210: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply of Brake Blocks for Wagons and other Rolling Stock

Renewal: To be reviewed in 2028

Lot 2

The Supply of Brake Blocks for Locomotives and other Rolling Stock

Renewal: To be reviewed in 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012866-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,435,000 |
| Lots value | £1,435,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34322000 - Brakes and brake parts
- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
- 50221400 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive brakes and brake parts

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 14:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012866-2024
- 28 Mar 2024 at 16:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010401-2024
- 6 Mar 2024 at 17:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007269-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.directrailservices.com/
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

## Provenance

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