Tender

Provision of a fleet of up to 30 x 4-car EMUs

  • Govia Thameslink Railway Limited

F01: Prior information notice (call for competition)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-011873

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03c414

Published 25 April 2023, 4:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Govia Thameslink Railway Limited

24, Monument Street

London

SS165AX

Contact

Darren Pallett

Email

darren.pallett@gtrailway.com

Telephone

+44 7815016610

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI31 - Camden and City of London

National registration number

7934306

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://gtrailway.com/

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

Govia Thames Link Railway Ltd

24, Monument Street

London

EC3R 8AJ

Contact

Darren Pallett

Email

darren.pallett@gtrailway.com

Telephone

+44 7815016610

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gtrailway.com

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Private Utility

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Rail


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Provision of a fleet of up to 30 x 4-car EMUs

Reference number

GTR0587

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 34620000 - Rolling stock

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Provision of a fleet of between 21, and up to 30 x 4-car EMUs to deliver existing and/or additional Great Northern services. The EMUs must be capable of being powered by 25kV overhead lines, be capable and approved for use at speeds of up to 100mph prior to entering service, and operating in multiples, with a through gangway, of up to three units. Our current fleet is maintained in house at Hornsey Depot supported by a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (“TSSSA”). It is our intention that maintenance provision continues in this manner. The fleet is expected to be available and in use/passenger operation from May 2024.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34620000 - Rolling stock

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI5 - Outer London – East and North East
Main site or place of performance

Outer London – East and North East

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provision of a fleet of between 21, and up to 30 x 4-car EMUs to deliver existing and/or additional Great Northern services. The EMUs must be capable of being powered by 25kV overhead lines, be capable and approved for use at speeds of up to 100mph prior to entering service, and operating in multiples, with a through gangway, of up to three units. Our current fleet is maintained in house at Hornsey Depot supported by a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (“TSSSA”). It is our intention that maintenance provision continues in this manner. The fleet is expected to be available and in use/passenger operation from May 2024. The key requirements of the additional vehicles will include (but not be limited to): •compatibility with Great Northern infrastructure •full compliance with all applicable accessibility regulations (PRM NTSN) •capable of operating under AC only or AC/DC dual voltage •vehicle length of 20m •interiors suitable for outer surburban and/or mainline operation •toilets •saloon and cab air conditioning •Selective door operation (“SDO”) / driver controlled/only operation (“DCO” or “DOO”) •1/3 and 2/3 door configuration •capable of being, or have already been, fitted with ETCS level 2 in cab-signalling equipment (to comply with CCS TSI ETCS Baseline B3 Release, GSM-R Baseline 1 - SRS 3.6.0) for use on the East Coast Mainline (“ECML”) in passenger operation for August 2026 •Passenger counting system •Regenerative braking •Fitted with energy meters Interested parties should also note that partaking in this procurement process may not result in any award and suppliers are taking part at their own cost and risk. The issue of the contract notice (or any other procurement document) does not have contractual effect or create any form of contract (implied or otherwise) between GTR and any other person. GTR will not be liable, under any circumstances, for any bid costs, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a Bidder in proceeding with or participating in this procurement, including if the procurement process is terminated or amended at any stage prior to contract execution. GTR reserves the right to amend, modify and/or add further stages to or terminate the process at any stage prior to contract execution, and interested parties should note that any award is subject to approval by the Department of Transport.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £48,600,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 May 2024

End date

31 March 2028

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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Must have experience of leasing EMU's to the rail industry


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation

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 expressions of interest

Date

25 May 2023

Local time

12:30pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

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GO Reference: GO-2023425-PRO-22621826

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Go-Ahead Group

Newcastle

Country

United Kingdom