Published date: 12 March 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 April 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Rolling stock - 34620000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

BIP425205888

Published date

12 March 2020

Closing date

8 April 2020

Contract start date

17 November 2020

Contract end date

10 May 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The publication of this Contract Notice formally commences the procurement of Rolling Stock and Maintenance Services for the East West Railway Company Limited (EWR Co.)
EWR Co. is creating a new direct connection between Oxford and Cambridge. Serving communities across the area, it will bring faster journey times and lower transport costs as well as easing pressure on local roads.
EWR Co is seeking bids for leasing a fleet of 12 or 14 x 3 car self-powered units with modifications including European Train Control System ("ETCS") Level 2 and Driver Controlled Operation ("DCO") capability, supported by a full maintenance package (under a 'wet' lease). These units will ensure timely operation of EWR's Western Section Phase 2 between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Aylesbury. The lease duration is four years, with an option to extend for two years.
Please refer to https://eastwestrail.co.uk/ for further information on the East West Rail Project.

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About the buyer

Address

Great Minster House
33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
UK

Telephone

+447971581184

Email

iain.puddephatt@eastwestrail.co.uk