SUPPLY OF NEW ROLLING STOCK, SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES

Description

The objective of this procurement is for Northern Trains Limited (NTL) to enter into one or more framework agreements with one or more suppliers for the manufacture and supply of new rolling stock (with associated equipment and including where necessary supporting infrastructure) and associated technical support and spares supply services across multiple phases and lots. This will enable NTL to replace significant quantities of its ageing fleet, enabling the avoidance of escalating costs associated with the operation, maintenance, repair, and leasing of an ageing fleet and delivering medium- and long-term value for the benefit of NTL, DfT, taxpayers and its customers. The contracts for the lots in the first phase are expected to be entered into simultaneously with entering into the framework agreement(s). NTL will separately procure an owning party to purchase each fleet of rolling stock and then lease the same to NTL. The owning party will also be party to each manufacture and supply agreement with each applicable supplier. There may be different owning parties for each lot and phase. Lot 1: Electronic Multiple Units (EMU's) NTL, a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services across the North of England, is undertaking this procurement process to appoint one or more suppliers to manufacture and supply rolling stock (with associated equipment and including where necessary supporting infrastructure) for operation across the entire NTL Network, and to provide technical support and spares supply services in connection with the rolling stock across multiple phases and lots within budget and to meet the overall objectives and priorities of NTL pursuant to one or more framework agreements. It is anticipated throughout the life of the framework agreements (i.e. across all lots) that NTL may procure, across multiple call-offs, from such lots up to 450 units. The call-off contracts will be entered into in respect of 'phases and lots' of rolling stock orders, comprising of (i) a manufacture and supply agreement (ii) a technical support and spares supply agreement, and where necessary (iii) successful bidders would be required to implement associated infrastructure development agreements with third parties. The first call-off contracts are expected to be entered into simultaneously with the framework agreements. The manufacturing requirements in Lot 1 are for electric multiple units (EMU) including options to order further units and/or additional centre-vehicles. In addition, the supplier will supply spares and special tools to accompany the fleet, and (subject to the exercise of options) the supply of mock-ups and a cab simulator. Subsequent phases may be required to replace further trains in NTL's existing fleet over a period of time. For each lot and phase, NTL will also separately procure an owning party to purchase each fleet of rolling stock and then lease the same to NTL. The owning party will also be party to each manufacture and supply agreement with each applicable supplier. There may be different owning parties for each lot and phase. Lot 1 is for Electric Multiple Units (EMU). A supplier may elect to bid for one or more lots. For Phase 1, the estimated requirements for Lot 1 are as follows: Lot 1:- EMU - required for passenger service 2029-31 (associated fleet introduction or replacement - for Transpennine Route Upgrade): with an estimated requirement of 11 x 3-vehicle units. Phase 2: Estimated requirements for units to be called off under Lot 1 during Phase 2 are as follows: Lot 1:- EMU: an estimated requirement of 34 x 3-vehicle units and 16 x 4-vehicle units but please note that these units may alternatively be called off under Lot 2 or Lot 3 as a direct build to EMU. An analysis will be conducted at the outset of Phase 2 as regards which of the lots (Lot 1, Lot 2 or Lot 3) will offer the best solution for procurement of EMUs in Phase 2. It is anticipated the successful Tenderer will offer: a. the manufacture and supply of new rolling stock with a minimum design life of 35 years (from acceptance of the units) that meets NTL's train technical specification (inclusive of design, testing, obtaining relevant approvals, training, delivery and acceptance of the equipment and provision of warranties). New rolling stock design shall allow for the manufacture and integration of additional centre vehicles, if an option for the same is exercised by NTL or the owner. b. rolling stock technical support and spares supply services, including technical support services (general technical advice; technical investigations; train failure investigation; maintaining an adequate supply of spares, special tools, and parts at designated depots; maintenance, overhaul and repair of spares); supply of additional spares, special tools and parts; and additional services. c. any supporting infrastructure design, build, delivery, commissioning, authorisations, maintenance, and asset mechanisms requirements for the design life and ownership. d. demonstrable delivery of social value. NTL has chosen to run the procurement using the Negotiated Procedure with prior call for competition under Regulation 47 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The term of the framework agreement will be 8 years. Call-off contracts for a manufacture and supply agreement and a technical support and spares supply agreement entered into pursuant to the framework agreement will exceed the duration of the framework agreement. NTL is procuring on its own behalf and will enter into the relevant procurement documents where such contracts are awarded. However, the procurement documents also permit the transfer of the contracts to Transferee Train Operating Companies who in future may either (i) operate over any part of the NTL Network and/or (ii) lease or sub-lease of rolling stock. In the event that such provisions are utilised, this procurement is also to be for the benefit of the Transferee Train Operating Companies in accordance with regulation 56 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. However, NTL is responsible for the conduct of the procurement throughout and all correspondence and communication from suppliers is to be solely with NTL. The meaning of Transferee Train Operating Companies includes all those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: a) under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or b) under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or c) in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Lot 2: Multi-mode Multiple Units (MMU's) NTL, a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services across the North of England, is undertaking this procurement process to appoint one or more suppliers to manufacture and supply rolling stock (with associated equipment and including where necessary supporting infrastructure) for operation across the entire NTL Network, and to provide technical support and spares supply services in connection with the rolling stock across multiple phases and lots within budget and to meet the overall objectives and priorities of NTL pursuant to one or more framework agreements. It is anticipated throughout the life of the framework agreements (i.e. across all lots) that NTL may procure, across multiple call-offs, from such lots up to 450 units. The call-off contracts will be entered into in respect of 'phases and lots' of rolling stock orders, comprising of (i) a manufacture and supply agreement (ii) a technical support and spares supply agreement, and where necessary (iii) successful bidders would be required to implement associated infrastructure development agreements with third parties. The first call-off contracts are expected to be entered into simultaneously with the framework agreements. The manufacturing requirements for Lot 2 are for multi-mode multiple units (MMU), including options to order further units and/or additional centre-vehicles. MMU designs should be capable of configuration or reconfiguration as electric multiple units (EMUs) or battery electric multiple units (BEMUs). In addition, the supplier will supply spares and special tools to accompany the fleet, and (subject to the exercise of options) the supply of mock-ups and a cab simulator. Subsequent phases may be required to replace further trains in NTL's existing fleet over a period of time. For each lot and phase, NTL will also separately procure an owning party to purchase each fleet of rolling stock and then lease the same to NTL. The owning party will also be party to each manufacture and supply agreement with each applicable supplier. There may be different owning parties for each lot and phase. Lot 2 is for Multi-mode Multiple Units (MMU) which are also capable of configuration as an EMU or a BEMU on later conversion or (for orders in subsequent phases) on construction. A supplier may elect to bid for one or more lots. For Phase 1, the estimated requirements for Lot 2 are as follows: Lot 2:- MMU - required for passenger service 2029-31 (associated fleet introduction or replacement for Transpennine Route Upgrade): with an estimated requirement of 44 x 3-vehicle units and 66 x 4-vehicle units. Phase 2: Estimated requirements for units to be called off under Lot 2 during Phase 2 are as follows: Lot 2:- MMU: an estimated requirement of at least 30 x 3-vehicle units and 20 x 4-vehicle units (with potential for up to a further 34 x 3-vehicle EMUs, 16 x 4-vehicle EMUs and/or 26 x 4-vehicle BEMUs to be called off under Lot 2). It is anticipated the successful Tenderer will offer: a. the manufacture and supply of new rolling stock with a minimum design life of 35 years (from acceptance of the units) that meets NTL's train technical specification (inclusive of design, testing, obtaining relevant approvals, training, delivery and acceptance of the equipment and provision of warranties). New rolling stock design shall allow for the manufacture and integration of additional centre vehicles, if an option for the same is exercised by NTL or the owner. b. multi-mode multiple units that are capable of in-life decarbonisation by the supplier, solutions should allow for: conversion of the units to become, or construction of units in subsequent phases as, either (i) electric multiple units, or (ii) (following the installation of additional on-board battery capacity and associated infrastructure by the supplier, including infrastructure associated with static and dynamic rolling stock traction battery charging, and direct electric traction battery charging) battery-electric multiple units. Such conversion may be triggered by NTL or the owner, and such units may be called off in subsequent phases with an initial configuration as either EMUs or BEMUs. c. rolling stock technical support and spares supply services, including technical support services (general technical advice; technical investigations; train failure investigation; maintaining an adequate supply of spares, special tools, and parts at designated depots; maintenance, overhaul and repair of spares); supply of additional spares, special tools and parts; and additional services. d. any supporting infrastructure design, build, delivery, commissioning, authorisations, maintenance, and asset mechanisms requirements for the design life and ownership. e. demonstrable delivery of social value. NTL has chosen to run the procurement using the Negotiated Procedure with prior call for competition under Regulation 47 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The term of the framework agreement will be 8 years. Call-off contracts for a manufacture and supply agreement and a technical support and spares supply agreement entered into pursuant to the framework agreement will exceed the duration of the framework agreement. NTL is procuring on its own behalf and will enter into the relevant procurement documents where such contracts are awarded. However, the procurement documents also permit the transfer of the contracts to Transferee Train Operating Companies who in future may either (i) operate over any part of the NTL Network and/or (ii) lease or sub-lease of rolling stock. In the event that such provisions are utilised, this procurement is also to be for the benefit of the Transferee Train Operating Companies in accordance with regulation 56 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. However, NTL is responsible for the conduct of the procurement throughout and all correspondence and communication from suppliers is to be solely with NTL. The meaning of Transferee Train Operating Companies includes all those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: a) under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or b) under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or c) in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Lot 3: Battery Electrical Multiple Units (BEMU's) NTL, a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services across the North of England, is undertaking this procurement process to appoint one or more suppliers to manufacture and supply rolling stock (with associated equipment and including where necessary supporting infrastructure) for operation across the entire NTL Network, and to provide technical support and spares supply services in connection with the rolling stock across multiple phases and lots within budget and to meet the overall objectives and priorities of NTL pursuant to one or more framework agreements. It is anticipated throughout the life of the framework agreements (i.e. across all lots) that NTL may procure, across multiple call-offs, from such lots up to 450 units. The call-off contracts will be entered into in respect of 'phases and lots' of rolling stock orders, comprising of (i) a manufacture and supply agreement (ii) a technical support and spares supply agreement, and where necessary (iii) successful bidders would be required to implement associated infrastructure development agreements with third parties. The first call-off contracts are expected to be entered into simultaneously with the framework agreements. The manufacturing requirements for Lot 3 are for battery electric multiple units (BEMU) including options to order further units and/or additional centre-vehicles. BEMU designs should be capable of configuration or reconfiguration as electric multiple units (EMUs). In addition, the supplier will supply spares and special tools to accompany the fleet, and (subject to the exercise of options) the supply of mock-ups and a cab simulator. Subsequent phases may be required to replace further trains in NTL's existing fleet over a period of time. For each lot and phase, NTL will also separately procure an owning party to purchase each fleet of rolling stock and then lease the same to NTL. The owning party will also be party to each manufacture and supply agreement with each applicable supplier. There may be different owning parties for each lot and phase. Lot 3 is for Battery Electric Multiple Units (BEMU) which are also capable of configuration as an EMU on later conversion or (for orders in subsequent phases) on construction. A supplier may elect to bid for one or more lots. For Phase 1, the estimated requirements for Lot 3 are as follows: Lot 3:- BEMU - required for passenger service 2032-34: with an estimated requirement of 6 x 4-vehicle units. NTL will identify locations for BEMU development in which implementation and successful delivery may lead to additional BEMUs called off for the Network. Phase 2: Estimated requirements for units to be called off under Lot 3 during Phase 2 are as follows: Lot 3:- BEMU: an estimated requirement of 26 x 4-vehicle units but please note that: (i) these units may alternatively be called off under Lot 2 as a direct build to BEMU. An analysis will be conducted at the outset of Phase 2 as regards which of the two lots (Lot 2 or Lot 3) will offer the best solution for procurement of BEMUs in Phase 2; and (ii) there is potential for up to a further 34 x 3-vehicle EMUs and 16 x 4-vehicle EMUs to be called off under Lot 3. It is anticipated the successful Tenderer will offer: a. the manufacture and supply of new rolling stock with a minimum design life of 35 years (from acceptance of the units) that meets NTL's train technical specification (inclusive of design, testing, obtaining relevant approvals, training, delivery and acceptance of the equipment and provision of warranties). New rolling stock design shall allow for the manufacture and integration of additional centre vehicles, if an option for the same is exercised by NTL or the owner. b. battery electric multiple units that are capable of in-life conversion to electric multiple units by the supplier (by removal of the on-board traction batteries). Such conversion may be triggered by NTL or the owner, and such units may be called off in subsequent phases with an initial configuration as EMUs. c. rolling stock technical support and spares supply services, including technical support services (general technical advice; technical investigations; train failure investigation; maintaining an adequate supply of spares, special tools, and parts at designated depots; maintenance, overhaul and repair of spares); supply of additional spares, special tools and parts; and additional services. d. any supporting infrastructure design, build, delivery, commissioning, authorisations, maintenance, and asset mechanisms requirements for the design life and ownership. e. demonstrable delivery of social value. NTL has chosen to run the procurement using the Negotiated Procedure with prior call for competition under Regulation 47 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The term of the framework agreement will be 8 years. Call-off contracts for a manufacture and supply agreement and a technical support and spares supply agreement entered into pursuant to the framework agreement will exceed the duration of the framework agreement. NTL is procuring on its own behalf and will enter into the relevant procurement documents where such contracts are awarded. However, the procurement documents also permit the transfer of the contracts to Transferee Train Operating Companies who in future may either (i) operate over any part of the NTL Network and/or (ii) lease or sub-lease of rolling stock. In the event that such provisions are utilised, this procurement is also to be for the benefit of the Transferee Train Operating Companies in accordance with regulation 56 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. However, NTL is responsible for the conduct of the procurement throughout and all correspondence and communication from suppliers is to be solely with NTL. The meaning of Transferee Train Operating Companies includes all those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: a) under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or b) under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or c) in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts