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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System ('DPS') for Provision of Gateline Infrastructure and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04af41"
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buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-18"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System ('DPS') for Provision of Gateline Infrastructure and Support Services

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04af41

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) has issued a tender to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Gateline Infrastructure and Support Services, including installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance, and operation. This tender, part of the services industry category and active as of 18 October 2024, involves several contracting authorities, including regional transport bodies and train operating companies across Great Britain. The total estimated value of the procurement process is £215 million, and responses are due by 18 November 2024. The procurement is being conducted under a restricted procedure in accordance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical equipment installation, particularly those with experience in the rail industry. Companies that can provide comprehensive support services, including card and barcode reader installations, IT systems integration, and extensive maintenance operations, are well-suited to participate. Involvement in this DPS can provide sustained business growth through lucrative long-term maintenance contracts over up to 15 years, offering a stable and ongoing revenue stream for successful bidders. Suitable applicants must meet stringent financial and technical criteria, including demonstrating a positive net income for the past two years and relevant contractual experience, ensuring only the most capable suppliers are appointed.

## Notice

The purpose of this notice is to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Gateline Infrastructure and Support Services including installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and operation of new Gateline Infrastructure. The arrangement will also include decommissioning of Gateline Infrastructure where required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services across the North of England. NTL is publishing this notice on behalf of itself and a number of 'Contracting Utilities/Authorities' including Train Operating Companies in Great Britain, Network Rail, and a number of Local Transport Authorities (see Section VI.3 below) to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply, installation, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and operation of Gateline Infrastructure that will enable NTL and the Contracting Utilities/Authorities to run competitions for their requirements among suppliers appointed to the DPS. The services include: a) Supply of New Gateline infrastructure - including the mechanical components required to control passenger access to designated areas; bank-card readers that possess the necessary certification for compliant use; ITSO card and bar-code readers; b) Installation of New Gateline Infrastructure - including any connections to systems and networks. c) Commissioning Services of New Gateline Infrastructure - including any testing and commissioning compliant with all rail industry and other required compliance requirements and standards. d) Ongoing Maintenance and Operation - including device management to enable the operation of new Gateline Infrastructure to effective operational levels, providing an acceptable level of service to the public; and e) Decommissioning of Gateline Infrastructure. The nature of the arrangement is that new equipment will be supplied under a Master Supply Agreement and ongoing maintenance and support services provided under a Support Services Agreement. Gateline Infrastructure equipment is expected to have a lifecycle of up to 15years and it is anticipated that NTL and Contracting Utilities/Authorities will look to have full asset maintenance during this period. Therefore, Support Services Agreements and any associated work orders are likely be put in place to cover this timeline. These requirements will be subject to competitive tendering among the members of the DPS in accordance with the rules of the restricted procedure as required by, and subject to, regulation 52 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Specific contracts will be awarded according to those rules by the NTL or Contracting/Utilities Authorities in accordance with their specific requirements as set out in individual procurements under the DPS. Suppliers appointed to the DPS will be required to enter into a DPS Agreement setting out the terms on which the DPS will operate including the standard terms and conditions that will be applicable to individual procurements under the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033831-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000,000 |
| Lots value | £215,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30233300 - Smart card readers
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033831-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northernrailway.co.uk
- https://transportactionnetwork.org.uk/campaign/wales-scotland-regions/english-regions/summary-of-regional-transport-bodies/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8BBTJPD8RV
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Installation-services-of-electrical-and-mechanical-equipment./8BBTJPD8RV
- https://www.local.gov.uk/topics/devolution/devolution-online-hub/devolution-explained/combined-authorities
- https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/who-we-work-with/industry/train-operating-companies
- https://www.urbantransportgroup.org/members

## Provenance

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