Scope
Reference
WS1831413072
Description
This procurement is for the supply of new Wheel Sets, the Overhaul of Wheel Sets and a maintenance agreement for supply of spare parts and operator training for Tampers used on LU infrastructure.
Tampers are used to compact ballast to maintain track geometry.
Total Contract amount is circa £1,131,677.
The justification for awarding this proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Direct Award to MATISA UK LTD is compliant with Schedule 5- paragraphs 6 which states:
The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-
(a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.
Contract 1. Wheelset Overhaul, Float & Spares
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,131,677 excluding VAT
- £1,358,013 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The justification for awarding this proposed contract in accordance with the Procurement ACT 2023 to MATISA UK LTD stems from the schedule 5 - paragraph 6 of the Act.
Paragraph 6 states - The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract-
(a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.
Supplier
MATISA(U.K.)LIMITED
- Companies House: 00831050
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZJ-3418-HXJY
Matisa Hq
Scunthorpe
DN15 6UW
United Kingdom
Email: matisa@matisa.co.uk
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Wheelset Overhaul, Float & Spares
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Email: arjunmattathil@tfl.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government