Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
George Stephenson House,Toft Green
YORK
YO16JT
Contact
Rory Walker
rory.walker@northernrailway.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7876858459
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE21 - York
Companies House
04619954
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
British Rail Class 15x Alternator supply, overhaul and spares
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
There are three aspects to the agreement to be awarded.
1. The Supply of 10 new alternators as per the current design installed across Northern's 15x fleets. These spares will help reduce the strain on the available alternators that have to go through repairs which in turn means less units are stopped awaiting alternator repairs which increases unit availability.
2. Provisions to buy required spares for general maintenance that Northern are responsible for undertaking.
3. Provisions for overhauls and warranty repairs carried out by Elite in line with their procedures covering;
1. Mid-life overhaul
2. Full life overhaul
3. Casualty Repair/ In-Warranty Repairs
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Elite KL are the OEM & designer of the alternator that has been installed across NTL's 15x fleet in line with the Rolling Stock Owners (ROSCO) instructions.
As to ensure the 15x fleets can operate in service the alternator has to be operational and therefore Northern are looking to contract with Elite to provide various services. There are three aspects to the agreement to be awarded.
1. The Supply of 10 new alternators as per the current design installed across Northern's 15x fleets. These spares will help reduce the strain on the available alternators that have to go through repairs which in turn means less units are stopped awaiting alternator repairs which increases unit availability.
2. Provisions to buy required spares for general maintenance that Northern are responsible for undertaking.
3. Provisions for overhauls and warranty repairs carried out by Elite in line with their procedures covering;
1. Mid-life overhaul
2. Full life overhaul
3. Casualty Repair/ In-Warranty Repairs
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The agreement will expire 31/03/2027 in line with Northern's current "service agreement". The current leases for the 15x are being extended in line with the requirement forecasted for when new trains will be introduced circa 2030 and therefore the 15X fleets will most likely be extended until the new trains are introduced. As such there will be 3x 12 month extension options within the contract allowing for the agreement to be extended in line with the fleet requirement if necessary.
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:
Under UCR Reg50 "Use of the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition" Clause C (ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" applies as to why NTL has to award a contract directly to Elite without prior call for competition. Under this clause there are various reasons as to why Elite are covered;
1. Technical Uniqueness: The required goods and services have been designed by Elite and specified by the owner of the trains NTL is operating. As NTL doesn't own our trains but leases them we are therefore obliged to use the equipment specified. As such only Elite are able to supply the alternator.
2. Exclusive Rights: Elite holds various copyrights and IPR that prevent other suppliers from offering the same product or service.
3. Technical Expertise: Elite possess the required level of technical expertise, know-how, and specialized knowledge to maintain, overhaul & repair the alternators linked with point two above.
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
23 July 2024
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Trains
George Stephenson House, Toft Green York YO1 6JT
York
Yo1 6JT
Country
United Kingdom