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Published 29 Apr 2022, 16:28 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of an Automatic Vehicle Inspection System

Official notice

Authority: SE TRAINS LIMITED (Public body)

ServicesCompetitive dialogue
Published estimate£5,000,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 30 May 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Southeastern are seeking a partner to supply and implement and maintain a system which facilitates the automated measurement and inspection of the condition of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles to improve maintenance efficiency.

An example of critical components that will be required include (but are not limited to):

  • Brake pads (positioning & thickness)
  • Collector shoes (contact surface condition, positioning, height and thickness and security of fixings)
  • Wheel profiles and tire thickness measurements
  • Wheel tread condition check
  • Underframe (inspection of fixings and components which is able to identify loose, incorrectly oriented, damaged or missing components)

The system must be capable of inspecting and differentiating different rolling stock builds which may include as a minimum (but not be limited to):

Class 375

Class 377

Class 376

Class 395

Class 707

CPV: Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Southeastern are seeking a partner to supply and implement a system which facilitates…

Southeastern are seeking a partner to supply and implement a system which facilitates the automated measurement and inspection of the condition of critical underframe components on rolling stock vehicles to improve maintenance efficiency.

An example of critical components that will be required include (but are not limited to):

  • Brake pads (positioning & thickness)
  • Collector shoes (contact surface condition, positioning, height and thickness and security of fixings)
  • Wheel profiles and tire thickness measurements
  • Wheel tread condition check
  • Underframe (inspection of fixings and components which is able to identify loose, incorrectly oriented, damaged or missing components)

The system must be capable of inspecting and differentiating different rolling stock builds which may include as a minimum (but not be limited to):

Class 375

Class 377

Class 376

Class 395

Class 707

Delivery: South East · Ramsgate Maintenance Depot
Extensions: The contract shall be for the initial development and installation of the system but will also require ongoing maintenance. The installation and initial maintenance agreement is expected to be two years but may differ depending on warranties offered by bidders, with extension options available to take the total term of the agreement up to 5 yearsVariant bids: allowed

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Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

  • Economic & financial standing

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

    Minimum: Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
  • Technical & professional ability

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

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Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive dialogue
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
29 Apr 2022, 16:28 BST
Last source update
29 Apr 2022, 16:28 BST
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-011241
Classification (CPV)
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
Delivery area
South East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-033286 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Submission deadline
30 May 2022, 23:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Bid validity
360 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 Apr 2022 → 17 Jun 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    29 Apr 2022, 16:28 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    30 May 2022, 23:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    17 Jun 2022, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SE TRAINS LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic bodyUrban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services Albany House Floor 8,94-98 Petty France, LONDON, London, SW1H9EAContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications

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No document links were published on the notice.