Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF37 4TH
Contact
Paul M. Peters
paulmpeters@omniaprocurement.onmicrosoft.com
Telephone
+44 7941365603
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA80566
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types:
- Tourist Open End (TOE);
- Tourist Open (TO);
- Tourist Open Disabled (TOD);
- Service Vehicle (SV);
- Premium Open Disabled (POD); and
- Driver Van Trailer (DVT).
The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches:
- Tranche 1 – most recently operated by LNER; and
- Tranche 2 – most recently operated by Grand Central.
The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle.
The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations.
In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl.
To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards.
The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock.
TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2022/S 000-026611
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
IV.2.2
Place of text to be modified
Time limit
Instead of
Date
13 October 2022
Local time
5:00pm
Read
Date
17 October 2022
Local time
5:00pm
Section number
IV.2.7
Place of text to be modified
Conditions for opening of tenders
Instead of
Date
13 October 2022
Local time
5:00pm
Read
Date
17 October 2022
Local time
5:00pm
seven.2) Other additional information
TfWR are extending the deadline for this tender by a few days to assist all interested parties to provide the most comprehensive offer.