Published date: 13 November 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: 30 November 2020, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Rolling stock - 34620000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£44,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP539352342

Published date

13 November 2020

Closing date

30 November 2020

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

31 December 2024

Contract end date

31 December 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The publication of this PIN is to engage with the Rolling Stock (and Maintenance) marketplace and gain insight into the likely level of interest from providers
The East West Railway Company (EWR Co.) is looking to 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 would be four years, with an option to extend for two years.
Please refer to https://eastwestrail.co.uk/ for further details on the East West Rail Project.
This is not a call for competition; it is for initial market engagement purposes only
To ensure your organisations participation in a market engagement event, you will be required to note interest against this PIN

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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