Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
GEORGE STEPHENSON HOUSE, TOFT GREEN
YORK
Y016JT
rory.walker@northernrailway.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
03076444
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
class 158/9 wheelset and bogie overhaul & maintenance
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
NTL operates 10 class 158/9s which are leased from Eversholt Rail. As to ensure these can be operated, NTL are required to procure bogie overhauls in line with the maintenance regime along with ongoing repairs caused through wear and tear out in traffic.
Eversholt do not hold a float of bogies to support an overhaul programme therefore it is agreed between Eversholt and Porterbrook that Northern utilise the Porterbrook float to support the bogie overhauls on the 158/9s until the end of the fleets expected life cycle. Porterbrook have an agreed contract with Pullman Rail for the management of all Porterbrook-owned Cl158 bogies. As such it is required that NTL has an agreement in place for the overhaul of the 158/9 bogies with Pullman.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The overhaul and maintenance of the 158/9 bogies and wheelsets in line with specification PB/CI0706 Issue 2.
In 2023 there are 5 overhauls planned and in 2024 a further 3. Plan thereafter is not yet confirmed and is subject to mileage.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial term of the contract 2 years with further options to extend for 12 months + a further 12 months
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
NTL operates 10 class 158/9s which are leased from Eversholt Rail. So that these can be operated NTL are required to procure bogie overhauls in line with the ROSCOs specification which dictates the necessary maintenance regime. As to ensure compliance and the timely overhaul & maintenance regime for the 158/9 fleet it is necessary that Northern has access to the ROSCO's float. Eversholt do not hold a float of bogies to support an overhaul programme therefore it is agreed between Eversholt and Porterbrook that Northern are required to utilise the Porterbrook float to support the bogie overhauls. Porterbrook have an agreed contract with Pullman Rail for the management of all Porterbrook-owned Cl158 bogies. As such it is required that NTL has an agreement in place for the overhaul of the 158/9 bogies with Pullman.
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
1 February 2023
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
Pullman Rail Limited
Cardiff
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
Companies House
02820938
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Trains Limited
York
Country
United Kingdom