Scope
Description
This procurement is for the supply of 71 drawgears for Engineering Vehicles and are required for the completion of the wagon overhaul .
This procurement is essential for the assurance of the wagon overhaul and as part of the Train Maintenance Regime (TMR), the EV team is obliged to demonstrate that the drawgear has been replaced with new.
Drawgears are one of the higher safety criticality rating components, alongside brakes, wheelsets & suspension.
The total amount is circa £567k and materials must be delivered as soon as possible to support the critical maintenance activities
The justification for awarding this proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award Section 43.1, to William Cook for the supply of drawgears without competition stems from recognition that currently there is no reasonable alternative to procure these goods.
Contract 1. Supply of Drawgears for Engineering Vehicles
Supplier
Contract value
- £567,148 excluding VAT
- £680,578 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 August 2025 to 10 August 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
WILLIAM COOK RAIL LIMITED
- Companies House: 08694277
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPYP-3958-JTNZ
William Cook Rail Limited
Sheffield
S9 4UL
United Kingdom
Email: rail@cook-rail.co.uk
Website: http://www.william-cook.co.uk/rail
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Supply of Drawgears for Engineering Vehicles
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government