Scope
Description
Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Siemens PLC. Requirements of the LTSA are for the contractor to carry out maintenance visits / works for the Hambleton Depot Static Frequency Converter (SFC).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Hambleton LTSA
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
Siemens PLC are the principal and sole designer, manufacturer, and installer of the Static Frequency Converter (SFC) system at Hambleton Depot. Siemens retain exclusive intellectual property rights over the system's design, control software and technical documentation. Since commissioning, Siemens have provided ongoing maintenance and technical support, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Directly awarding this contract is necessary to preserve system reliability.
Supplier
Siemens PLC
- Companies House: 00727817
Pinehurst 2, Pinehurst Road
Farnborough
GU14 7BF
United Kingdom
Email: Matt.Pike@siemens.com
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Hambleton LTSA
Contracting authority
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZN-9524-VCQJ
Waterloo General Office
London
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Paisley Chalk
Email: paisley.chalk@networkrail.co.uk
Website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government