Remote Terminal Units (RTU)

The scope of the services to be provided by the Tenderer awarded the Contract will include

(but not be limited to) the following:

Supply of rolling stock

1. Where the Tenderer is proposing a new build rolling stock solution, a Manufacture and Supply Agreement ("MSA"), for the Train Manufacturer and Maintainer ("TMM") to design, build, test and commission the selected option.

Note for Options 1,2 and 3 the operating speed will be up to 125 mph, lower speeds may be acceptable subject to evaluation of operational performance.

2. Where the Tenderer is proposing an existing rolling stock solution, We also seek submissions that include all alternative traction power solutions and welcome submissions where cascaded Rolling Stock in existing or modified traction configuration could meet TPE's requirements under a Lease Agreement where the train owners should provide rolling stock that meets all TPE's traction and other requirements and where the monthly vehicle rental costs include the relevant proportion of attributable to the lease term of any capex costs required in respect of modifications to meet such requirements.

As part of this procurement, we are seeking the supplier to be a long-term partner to optimise the benefit of carbon reduction which can be achieved through the scope of proposed electrification delivered and emerging rolling stock technology, most notably the opportunity offered by batteries or equivalent.

Any modified fleet will not only need to satisfy the quantities in the table above but must satisfy Passenger perception of the overall design, internal ambience, condition and facilities, external conditional as being modern, comfortable, and comparable to TPE's current customer offering.

Maintenance

3. under a Train Services Agreement (TSA), for the TMM to provide train maintenance, servicing and refurbishment services (as required).
4. once in service, payment for services under the TSA will be adjusted to take account of (amongst other key performance indicators) the availability, reliability and performance of the fleet.
5. Provide these maintenance services inclusive of a depot(s) facility as a turnkey service or without a depot(s) facility with the latter clearly stating any minimum requirements in terms of facilities to carry out the services.
6. Following termination or expiry of the initial TSA term, if required, agree to continue providing the necessary technical support and spares to the successor maintainer and repairer of the fleet under a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA). Additional information: TPE anticipates entering into a further National Rail Contract in respect of the period 1 April 2023-31 March 2031 with a core term of 4 years with up to a further 4 years at the Secretary of State for Transport's discretion. The duration set out in this EOI reflects this expectation.

The scope of the services to be provided by the Tenderer awarded the Contract will include

(but not be limited to) the following:

Supply of rolling stock

1. Where the Tenderer is proposing a new build rolling stock solution, a Manufacture and Supply Agreement ("MSA"), for the Train Manufacturer and Maintainer ("TMM") to design, build, test and commission the selected option.

Note for Options 1,2 and 3 the operating speed will be up to 125 mph, lower speeds may be acceptable subject to evaluation of operational performance.

2. Where the Tenderer is proposing an existing rolling stock solution, We also seek submissions that include all alternative traction power solutions and welcome submissions where cascaded Rolling Stock in existing or modified traction configuration could meet TPE's requirements under a Lease Agreement where the train owners should provide rolling stock that meets all TPE's traction and other requirements and where the monthly vehicle rental costs include the relevant proportion of attributable to the lease term of any capex costs required in respect of modifications to meet such requirements.

As part of this procurement, we are seeking the supplier to be a long-term partner to optimise the benefit of carbon reduction which can be achieved through the scope of proposed electrification delivered and emerging rolling stock technology, most notably the opportunity offered by batteries or equivalent.

Any modified fleet will not only need to satisfy the quantities in the table above but must satisfy Passenger perception of the overall design, internal ambience, condition and facilities, external conditional as being modern, comfortable, and comparable to TPE's current customer offering.

Maintenance

3. under a Train Services Agreement (TSA), for the TMM to provide train maintenance, servicing and refurbishment services (as required).
4. once in service, payment for services under the TSA will be adjusted to take account of (amongst other key performance indicators) the availability, reliability and performance of the fleet.
5. Provide these maintenance services inclusive of a depot(s) facility as a turnkey service or without a depot(s) facility with the latter clearly stating any minimum requirements in terms of facilities to carry out the services.
6. Following termination or expiry of the initial TSA term, if required, agree to continue providing the necessary technical support and spares to the successor maintainer and repairer of the fleet under a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA). Additional information: TPE anticipates entering into a further National Rail Contract in respect of the period 1 April 2023-31 March 2031 with a core term of 4 years with up to a further 4 years at the Secretary of State for Transport's discretion. The duration set out in this EOI reflects this expectation.