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Published 17 Feb 2023, 14:53 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

EMR/JE/003 Train Soft Furnishing Framework

Official notice

Authority: ABELLIO EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£28,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 20 Mar 2023awarded 9 May 2023
Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

EMR lease a range of vehicles from ROSCOs in which a condition of the contract is that soft furnishing on trains are maintained and returned after the lease in a good condition. EMR is also monitored via a quality system (SQR) on the standard of our trains which includes the soft furnishing of trains, carpets, seats and vinyl.

The current fleet consists of...

27 Class 222s

3 Class 180s

21 Class 360s

8 Class 156s

26 Class 158s

27 Class 170s

CPV: Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts · Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment · Rolling stock · Rolling-stock seats

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Seat Cover Material SupplyAwardedRenewal

Delivery Lot 1 - Seat Cover Material Supply

The supply of upholstery covers for a range of Fleets.

The supplier shall manufacture the upholstery covers specified and forecast ongoing provision of supplies until agreed date. Any minimum order requirements for OEM materials shall be provided for clarity.

The supplier shall provide details for the periodic cleaning of the materials, if these differ from the current EMR cleaning manual requirements.

The supplier shall provide a 12 month warranty which shall be transferable and advise EMR on the requirements to adhere to the warranty.

The supplier shall provide a suitable pool stock of material to EMR for ongoing maintenance requirements for the duration of contract

The supplier shall satisfy themselves of the specification to ensure a like for like replacement in both design and compliance.

The supplier must be able to provide the following:

Fire Retardancy - Materials and assemblies provided must comply with GMRT2130 Issue 5 which references EN45545 and BS EN 16989. Note: this standard is a more modern standard to when the original material was supplied. Any issues with supplying to this standard should be communicated to EMR as a TQ.

Upholstery Product Specification - Refer to Appendix 01

Exploratory options to be reviewed/provided:

Equivalent alternatives to the specified standard class upholstery product specification

Anti-stain fabric protector for the standard class upholstery

Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: 4 + 2 + 2Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Seat Cover Removal, Replacement and Seat Foam FitmentAwardedRenewal

Delivery Lot 2 - Seat Cover Removal, Replacement and Seat Foam Fitment

The seat cover Removal, replacement and foam fitment across a range of Fleets.

The supplier will fit material provided by EMR at agreed location at the point of call off.

The supplier will be responsible for the removal and safe disposal of all existing seat covers and foams in accordance with current environmental standards.

The supplier must be able to provide a clear explanation of the fitment and delivery approach, including but not limited to; unit access requirements/restrictions and any specific requirements associated with a safe method of work.

The supplier must be fully flexible in their delivery approach, with the ability to deliver works outside of normal working hours (including nights and weekends).

The supplier will be responsible for checking the quality of material prior to material fitment and will report any defects to EMR through agreed escalation process, which will be agreed at point of call off.

The supplier will be responsible for adhering to EMR's PPE requirements if attending EMR sites. At a minimum, the supplier will be required to wear safety boots, orange high vis vest and will have completed EMR's site induction. All requirements will be agreed at point of call off.

The supplier will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of seat cover removal, replacement and fitment, abiding to a schedule agreed at point of call off.

Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: 4 + 2+ 2Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Floor Covering SupplyCancelledRenewal

Delivery Lot 3 - Floor Covering Supply

The supply of floor coverings for a range of Fleets.

The supplier shall manufacture the floor coverings specified and forecast ongoing provision of supplies until agreed date. Any minimum order requirements for OEM materials shall be provided for clarity.

The supplier shall provide details for the periodic cleaning of the materials, if these differ from the current EMR cleaning manual requirements.

The supplier shall provide a 12-month warranty which shall be transferable and advise EMR on the requirements to adhere to the warranty.

The supplier shall provide a suitable pool stock of material to EMR for ongoing maintenance requirements for the duration of the contract.

The supplier shall satisfy themselves of the specification to ensure a like for like replacement in both design and compliance.

The supplier must be able to provide the following:

Fire Retardancy - Materials and assemblies provided must comply with GMRT2130 Issue 5 which references EN45545 and BS EN 16989. Note: this standard is a more modern standard to when the original material was supplied. Any issues with supplying to this standard should be communicated to EMR as a TQ.

Floor Covering Product Specification- Refer to Appendix 02

Exploratory options to be reviewed/provided:

Equivalent alternatives to the specified floor covering product specifications

Anti-stain fabric protector for the floor covering

Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: 4 + 2 + 2Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Floor Covering Removal, Replacement and FitmentAwardedRenewal

Delivery Lot 4 - Floor Covering Removal, Replacement and Fitment

The removal and replacement of floor coverings across a range of Fleets.

The supplier will fit material provided by EMR at agreed location on the EMR network at the point of call off.

The supplier will be responsible for the removal and safe disposal of all existing materials in accordance with current environmental standards.

The supplier must be fully flexible in their delivery approach, with the ability to deliver works outside of normal working hours (including nights and weekends).

The supplier must be able to provide a clear explanation of the fitment and delivery approach, including but not limited to; unit access requirements/restrictions and any specific requirements associated with a safe method of work.

The supplier will be responsible for checking the quality of material prior to material fitment and will report any defects to EMR through agreed escalation process, which will be agreed at point of call off.

The supplier will be responsible for adhering to EMR's PPE requirements if attending EMR sites. At a minimum, the supplier will be required to wear safety boots, orange high vis vest and will have completed EMR's site induction. All requirements will be agreed at point of call off.

The supplier will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of flooring removal, replacement and fitment, abiding to a schedule agreed at point of call off.

Delivery: East Midlands
Extensions: 4 + 2 +2Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “EMR/JE/003 Train Soft Furnishing Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Feb 2023, 14:53 GMT
Last source update
22 May 2023, 16:23 BST
Award evaluation window
20 Mar 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-014542
Classification (CPV)
Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated partsRepair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipmentRolling stockRolling-stock seats
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a68a Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: Part 1 - Aims To enable EMR to meet lease requirements in place with the ROSCOs To provide improvements to the vehicles soft furnishings to enhance customer satisfaction and provide a positive customer experience. To improve EMR's Service Quality Regime (SQR) scoring and reduce financial penalties to the business.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Appointment period ends
20 Mar 2023, 10:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
20 Mar 2023, 11:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

20 Mar 2023 → 22 May 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    20 Mar 2023, 10:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    20 Mar 2023, 11:00 GMT
  3. Notice published
    22 May 2023, 16:23 BST

Notice history

1 event · 3 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Status changed to complete
    22 May 2023, 16:23 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.220 Mar 20233 Apr 2023+14 d

Return date extended by 2 weeks

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 3admitted to the panel
Contracts signed 3latest 9 May 2023

3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates; the JSON mirror lists them.

Contracts

  • Contract 014542-2023-2

    Signed
    9 May 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 014542-2023-1

    Signed
    30 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 014542-2023-4

    Signed
    30 Apr 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ABELLIO EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

Contracting authorityRailway services GB-COH: 09860485 2nd Floor St Andrew's House,18-20 St Andrew Street, LONDON, East Midlands, EC4A3AGContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Abellio East Midlands RailwayReview body Derby

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria