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Published 22 Sept 2022, 16:53 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding

Official notice

Authority: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer) (Public body)

ServicesOpen procedure
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: UK
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 17 Oct 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types:

  • Tourist Open End (TOE);
  • Tourist Open (TO);
  • Tourist Open Disabled (TOD);
  • Service Vehicle (SV);
  • Premium Open Disabled (POD); and
  • Driver Van Trailer (DVT).

The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches:

  • Tranche 1 – most recently operated by LNER; and
  • Tranche 2 – most recently operated by Grand Central.

The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle.

The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations.

In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl.

To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards.

The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock.

TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.

CPV: Railway engineering services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles that were…Cancelled

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles that were originally built in 1989 by Metro-Cammell as part of the IC225 fleet operated on the East Coast Mainline. TfWR has purchased the following types:

  • Tourist Open End - (TOE);
  • Tourist Open - (TO);
  • Tourist Open Disabled - (TOD);
  • Service Vehicle - (SV);
  • Premium Open Disabled – (POD); and
  • Driver Van Trailer (DVT).

The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches:

  • Tranche 1 – most recently operated by LNER; and
  • Tranche 2 – most recently operated by Grand Central.

The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle.

Branding and PRM Compliance

The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations.

In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl.

To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards.

The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock.

Delivery: UK
Variant bids: not allowed
71311230 Railway engineering services

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
How bids were scored
  • Price
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Must be able to comply with all laws, applicable standards and have the licences, competency and ability to perform the requirements of this tender.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Must be able to comply with all laws, applicable standards and have the licences, competency and ability to perform the requirements of this tender.

Shortlisting
Must be able to comply with all laws, applicable standards and have the licences, competency and ability to perform the requirements of this tender.

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
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Sept 2022, 16:53 BST
Last source update
25 Jul 2023, 11:19 BST
Award evaluation window
13 Oct 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-021428
Classification (CPV)
Railway engineering services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-036ab6 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Supplier to illustrate as part of proposal.

Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

Please refer to procurement documentation

Publisher note: See procurement documentation. (WA Ref:133502)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ↗

Submission deadline
17 Oct 2022, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
13 Oct 2022, 17:00 BST
Deposits and guarantees
Not Applicable
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.sell2wales.gov.wales ↗

Timeline

13 Oct 2022 → 25 Jul 2023 · 4 dates
  1. Bids opened
    13 Oct 2022, 17:00 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    17 Oct 2022, 17:00 BST
  3. Bids must remain valid until
    30 Dec 2022, 23:59 GMT
  4. Notice published
    25 Jul 2023, 11:19 BST

Notice history

2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Oct 2022
  1. Deadline moved to 17 Oct 2022, 17:00 BST
    12 Oct 2022, 12:38 BST
    +4 days · was 13 Oct 2022, 17:00 BST
  2. Status changed to cancelled
    25 Jul 2023, 11:19 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.213 Oct 202217 Oct 2022+4 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.713 Oct 202217 Oct 2022+4 d

TfWR are extending the deadline for this tender by a few days to assist all interested parties to provide the most comprehensive offer.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1

1 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)

Contracting authorityPublic bodyRailway services 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, CF37 4THContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria