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title: "Class 195 & Class 331 Sanding Equipment Modification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04690c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2024-05-20"
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# Class 195 & Class 331 Sanding Equipment Modification

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04690c

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## Summary

The Northern Trains Limited has awarded a contract for the modification of sanding equipment in their Class 195 and Class 331 fleets. The procurement process has already been completed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract aims to align the sanding equipment to industry standards, improve performance, reduce maintenance needs, and ensure future sand delivery quality. The deadline for completing the modifications is set before October 2024 to enhance passenger safety and service efficiency during the leaf fall period.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses capable of providing modifications to sanding and compressor equipment for railway locomotives. Given that the tender has been awarded through a limited procurement method without competition, Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd is currently the sole supplier for this contract. Businesses in the railway equipment modification industry, particularly those with expertise in sanding systems and compressor improvements, could find this tender suitable for expanding their market presence and contributing to the enhancement of railway operations.

## Notice

The class 195 & class 331 fleet have been found to have poorly functioning sanding & compressor performance. Initial review of Sand flow compared against industry recommended levels (1000grams within 30 seconds) shows that current performance is 397grams & 395grams within 30 seconds respectively. The works to be undertaken within this contract will see the performance of the sanding equipment aligned to industry standard via; 1. Improving Sanding Performance through modifications & re-baselining of the system 2. Reduce any additional Maintenance which is being undertaken. 3. Reduce the likelihood of future degradation in sand delivery performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Trains currently operate a fleet of 43 CAF built Class 331 EMU train sets (made up of 31 class 331/0 3-carriage trains and 12 class 331/1 4-carriage trains ) and 58 CAF built Class 195 DMU trainsets (made up of 25 class 195/0 2-carriage trains and 33 class 195/1 3-carraige trains) which is equivalent too; o 86 x Class 331 Leading Vehicles equipped with a sanding system o 116 x Class 195 Leading Vehicles equipped with a sanding system. The works to be undertaken can be split into the following tasks; TASK - Sanding Improvements - Supply and install /adjust Pressure Reducing Valve to correct setting. - Supply and replace all SDN31.1 sander units - Replace Sand - Purge sander air pipework of any contamination - Baseline sander performance to 2kg/min TASK - Compressor Improvements - Supply replacement compressor "oil trap" filter and "micromesh" coalescing filters and any associated service parts for all 177 compressors. - Provide 5 working days' worth of training and competency assessment for Northern staff covering replacing compressor "oil trap" filter and "micromesh" coalescing filters and any associated service parts for all 177 compressors.

### Procurement Information

Knorr Bremse are the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the sanding & compressor equipment fitted to the class 195 & 331 fleets therefore only Knorr Bremse have the capability to provide the necessary modification equipment & technical documentation to allow for the appropriate modifications to take place. In addition Northern has a pressing need to have installed the modifications prior to the start of Oct 2024 as to ensure that the works are completed prior to the leaf fall period in which train traction is reduced and the requirement for adhesion is increased. Failure to implement these modifciations could result in units being pulled from passenger services to protect passenger & colleagues welfare. Against the above logic Northern are therefore utilising exemption under reg 50, C (ii) "technical grounds" as a waiver to undertaking a competitive tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015918-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| 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 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNORR-BREMSE RAIL SYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015918-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

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