Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
XC TRAINS LIMITED
Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
Contact
Brian Holland
brian.holland@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Companies House
04402048
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Routine and Corrective Maintenance Services for Class 170 Diesel Rolling Stock
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry) is seeking proposals under a private tender in accordance with CrossCountry's Procurement Policy, from established maintainers of rolling stock for the supply of routine and corrective maintenance, materials supply and stabling services for its class 170 (Turbostar) fleet. CrossCountry's Turbostar fleet currently comprises 80 vehicles formed in 2 and 3-car configurations.
The CrossCountry network is the most extensive rail franchise in Britain, calling at more than 100 stations. We serve 7 of the 10 largest UK cities with 7 routes radiating from our central hub in Birmingham.
CrossCountry will be seeking proposals in accordance with a possible direct award of a national rail contract with the Secretary of State for Transport, with a contract term between 4 and 8 years.
Interested parties should register their interest via the email address provided.
For the avoidance of doubt, CrossCountry is advertising this opportunity under a voluntary basis and not as mandatory requirement under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £144,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CrossCountry operate the most extensive passenger rail franchise in Britain. It calls at more than 100 station, serving 7 of the 10 largest cities in the UK. As part of the planning for a future direct award from the Department for Transport, CrossCountry is seeking to invite expressions of interest and tenders for the supply of maintenance services for its Class 170 (Turbostar) diesel fleet.
CrossCountry currently operates 80 Class 170 vehicles, comprised of 2 and 3-car variants. The Class 170 fleet was built between 1998 and 2002 and is fitted with a diesel drive with a hydraulic transmission.
The maintenance services required are expected to comprise all light maintenance activities (levels 1 to 4 maintenance), planned maintenance tasks, defect repairs, supply of materials, fuelling, stabling, associated labour and depot access to complete the work. CrossCountry is also expecting that interested applicants will be able to offer technical support knowledge to improve and develop the Class 170 fleet.
The contract term is expected to be between 4 and 8 years, commencing in late 2023 or 2024. Interested applicants should note that the further direct award from DfT is not guaranteed.
Interested parties should register their interest in taking part by emailing Brian.Holland@crosscountrytrains.co.uk to receive further information. A supplier selection stage will be used to evaluate applicants' suitability to proceed to the tendering stages.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
15 October 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 May 2023
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
XC Trains Limited
Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
brian.holland@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom