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Published 1 Jun 2023, 19:06 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Wheelset Overhaul provision for Locomotives and Rolling Stock

Official notice

Authority: Direct Rail Services Limited (Public body)

3 lotsServicesOpen procedureMax 2 lots per supplier
Published estimate£10,000,000total for 3 lots
Submissions closed 25 Jul 2023
Lots 3max 2 won per supplier
Contract term 4 yrsends 30 Sept 2027 · extension options published · starts 1 Oct 2023

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Direct Rail services (Trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions) has a requirement for Wheelset Overhaul services for Locomotives and wagon rail stock. This Tender consists of three lots. More information can be found in the ITT and supporting tender documentation. The contract terms is 4 + 1.

CPV: Overhaul and refurbishment work · Rail locomotives and tenders · Railway freight wagons · Repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets · Repair and maintenance services of locomotives · Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · 2 with a published value (£7,300,000 together) · win at most 2 of them
Lot #1Approximately 30% of the Wagon and Approximately 30% of the 66 WheelsetRenewal 4 yrsPublished value£2,300,000

Lot 2 - Approximately 30% of the Wagon and Approximately 30% of the 66 Wheelset scope. This lot is estimated at £2.3 Million over 5 years.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2023 – 30 Sept 2027 (4 yrs)
Delivery: North West · UK
Extensions: Overhauling is an ongoing requirement for DRS and will be required in the future.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Approximately 70% of the Wagon and Approximately 70% of the 66 WheelsetRenewal 4 yrsPublished value£5,000,000

Lot 1 – Approximately 70% of the Wagon and Approximately 70% of the 66 Wheelset scope - estimated £5 Million over 5 years,

Contract period: 1 Oct 2023 – 30 Sept 2027 (4 yrs)
Delivery: North West · UK
Extensions: Overhauling is an ongoing requirement for DRS and will be required in the future.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3100% of the 68/88 Wheelset scopeRenewal 4 yrsLot estimate not published

Lot 3 – 100% of the 68/88 Wheelset scope. This lot is worth ~ £2 Million over 5 years

Contract period: 1 Oct 2023 – 30 Sept 2027 (4 yrs)
Delivery: North West · UK
Extensions: Overhauling is an ongoing requirement for DRS and will be required in the future.Variant 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
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: IMPORTANT: Tenderers may submit proposals for any and all Lots. However, it should be noted that bidders are not permitted to win all Lots, or Lots 1 and 2 together. <br/><br/>Further concessions: Possible combination of lots 1 and 2 in the case of limited competition.
Conditions of participation4
  • Suitability

    By participating in this procurement exercise, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in the ITT which includes.

  • Economic & financial standing

    As set out in the ITT and supporting Tender documentation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    As set out in the ITT and supporting Tender documentation.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/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
Yes
First published
1 Jun 2023, 19:06 BST
Last source update
1 Jun 2023, 19:06 BST
Award evaluation window
1 Jun 2023 – …
Authority reference
C9704
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-015626
Classification (CPV)
Overhaul and refurbishment workRail locomotives and tendersRailway freight wagonsRepair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsetsRepair and maintenance services of locomotivesWheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock
Delivery area
North West (UKD1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d31e Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:<br/>Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.

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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN
Submission deadline
25 Jul 2023
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
1 Jun 2023, 20:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Jun 2023 → 25 Jul 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Notice published
    1 Jun 2023, 19:06 BST
  2. Bids opened
    1 Jun 2023, 20:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    25 Jul 2023
  4. Contract starts
    1 Oct 2023, 00:00 BST
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    25 Jul 2024, 23:59 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Direct Rail Services Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawWheelset overhauling 3020822 Regents Court, Baron Way, Carlisle, North West, CA6 4SJContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts Of JusticeMediation bodyReview body LondonContact email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.