Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Trains Limited
George Stephenson House, Toft Green
York
YO1 6JT
Contact
Sarah Nixon
sarah.nixon@northernrailway.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7977564740
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE21 - York
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Glass Installation Support
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
To provide a glass replacement fitment service to the Purchaser’s Class 170/195/331 units. To be achieved by providing suitably qualified services teams, compliant glass parts, materials and the necessary tools and equipment as specified by the train manufacturer to safely carry out the services. This is not a new contract opportunity, but rather a VEAT notice to inform the market that the contracting authority is seeking to extend its existing contract for the provision of a Glass Replacement Fitment Service with PSV which is due to expire on 13th of March 2025. The extension will be for a period of three years, terminating on the 13th of March 2028. The Contracting Authority are looking to use exemption under reg 50, C (ii) “technical grounds” as a waiver to undertaking a competitive tender process. The proposed extension of the contract is based otherwise on substantively the existing terms and conditions and does not render the contract materially different in character.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £700,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
Main site or place of performance
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND),NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a glass replacement fitment service to the Purchaser’s Class 170/195/331 units. To be achieved by providing suitably qualified services teams, compliant glass parts, materials and the necessary tools and equipment as specified by the train manufacturer to safely carry out the services.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
PSV Glass & Glazing Limited is uniquely positioned to supply, store, and install glass across a range of NTL's fleets operated across multiple depots and outstations across the north of England. They offer a comprehensive 24/7/ 365 call-out service throughout the year, ensuring response within 24 hours as to provide minimal downtime of units out of service following damage and/or vandalism to our fleets. Key Qualifications and Accreditations: Rail Safety Accreditations: PSV holds all necessary rail safety certifications for depot and track work, including RISQS accreditation for rolling stock glass installation in the UK rail industry. PTS Certification: PSV staff possess Personal Track Safety (PTS) cards, ensuring compliance with GM/RT 2450 standards for the qualification of suppliers of safety-critical engineering products and services can be installed across the network. FORS Accreditation: PSV is FORS accredited, demonstrating their commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental protection in their operations. RAMs Requirements: PSV meets all necessary Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMs) requirements to work across all Northern Train Limited (NTL) depots and outstations. Technical Capabilities: PSV’s ERP system provides access schematic diagrams of Northern’s fleet, facilitating accurate glass identification and efficient electronic booking and tracking of all jobs. Given these qualifications and capabilities, Northern is invoking the exemption under Regulation 50, C(ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, citing "technical grounds" as the basis for waiving the competitive tender process.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
PSV GLASS & GLAZING LIMITED
16 HILLBOTTOM ROAD
HIGH WYCOMBE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
National registration number
08902820
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £700,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £700,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=920757217
GO Reference: GO-2025128-PRO-29242878
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Trains Limited
George Stephenson House, Toft Green
York
YO1 6JT
Country
United Kingdom