Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY
1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
procurement@arrivatrains.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Companies House
03007939
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Existing or Converted Battery-Electric Rolling Stock for Chiltern Railways
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34620000 - Rolling stock
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern) is seeking proposals from established
rolling stock owners or modifiers who are able to supply between 30 and 70 battery
electrical multiple units, either already in existence, or created from the conversion of an
existing fleet, to operate in passenger service on Chiltern routes. The fleet is expected to be
leased to Chiltern and the scope of supply may include the supply of existing / converted
units, associated maintenance, battery charging infrastructure; and relevant depot upgrade
works to facilitate the rolling stock maintenance.
Interested parties should register their interest to participate via the email address listed above.
This is an advertised private procurement, which shall be conducted in accordance with the
terms of Chiltern's procurement policy.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Chiltern operate passenger rail services over lines within the Chilterns and Midlands areas of
England under a National Rail Contract agreed with the Secretary of State for Transport,
Chiltern is assessing its rolling stock strategy and in particular, the supply of rolling stock
that can achieve non-diesel operation.
Chiltern is seeking to invite expressions of interest and tenders for the supply of existing or
converted battery-powered electric rolling stock to operate passenger services. This rolling
stock may be purchased or leased together with selected maintenance services, charging
infrastructure and modifications and upgrades to the maintenance locations.
Interested parties should respond to procurement@arrivatrains.co.uk to register their
interest in taking part and to receive further information and the pre-qualification
documentation. A Supplier Selection Questionnaire will be sent to all parties who register
interest to evaluate capability and financial standing with successful applicants proceeding
to the Invitation to Negotiate Stage.
Responders should have the technical capability and competency to convert (as required),
test and certify electric powered rolling stock.
Interested parties should note that Chiltern is undertaking parallel procurement processes
relating to the supply of existing / re-manufactured or new battery multiple units with a view
to the selection of one solution only. Partaking in this procurement process may not result in
any contract award and suppliers partake at their own cost and risk.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-026866
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Chiltern Railway Company
1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
SR3 3XP
Country
United Kingdom