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GA Trains Limited Rolling Stock Maintenance Procurement

GA TRAINS LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: GA TRAINS LIMITED

Buyer Address: Great Minster House 4th Floor, Public Ownership Programme Team, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@dftoperator.co.uk

Buyer Name: IPEX CONSULTING LIMITED

Buyer Address: Liberty House, 222 Regent Street, London, UKI32, W1B 5TR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: gamaintenance@ipexconsulting.com

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
1726000000.0 GBP
Gross: 1726000000 GBP
Published
23 Sep 2025, 09:16
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The contracting authority will enter into Train Services Agreements (TSA) contracts with the suppliers for the maintenance of rolling stock for use on Greater Anglia routes. These contracts will be for the maintenance of the fleet of 133 x 5 car Class 720 units, 10 x 12 car Class 745/0 units, 10 x 12 car Class 745/1 units, 14 x 3 car Class 755/3 units and 24 x 4 car Class 755/4 units. A response against the entire maintenance scope will be required by the tender, with each bidder determining whether each item of scope will be delivered internally or via subcontract. For non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) bidders, it is a requirement that they will need to negotiate a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with the associated OEM in order to submit a complete response. Prices will be sought for a: • 5-year contract; • 10-year contract with a 5-year performance-related break clause; and • 15-year contract with 5- and 10-year performance-related break clause.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4689JD79Y2

Link Description: A Procurement Specific Questionnaire with further details of the tender shall be provided, with instructions on how to respond. A head of terms document will be provided, detailing the outline terms associated with this tender. Documents are provided at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4689JD79Y2 - GA TSA Procurement PSQ - Issue 1.0 - GA TSA Procurement HoT - Issue 1.0

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058773-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 = Fleet North

Lot Description: Maintenance services for Lot 1 = North Fleet (Class 745 and Class 755) 10 x 12 car Class 745/0 units, 10 x 12 car Class 745/1 units, 14 x 3 car Class 755/3 units and 24 x 4 car Class 755/4 units.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: A portion of the maintenance scope will be requested as costed options covering the following areas: • Line of Route Technicians / Engineers • In-Service / Fleet Support Technicians • Remote Performance System Engineers • Train Cleaning and Servicing

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 702,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-10-19T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (55%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (35%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social value (10%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 = Fleet South

Lot Description: Maintenance services for Lot 2 = Fleet South (Class 720) 133 x 5 car Class 720 units.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: A portion of the maintenance scope will be requested as costed options covering the following areas: • Line of Route Technicians / Engineers • In-Service / Fleet Support Technicians • Remote Performance System Engineers • Train Cleaning and Servicing

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,024,000,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-10-19T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (55%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (35%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: A Procurement Specific Questionnaire with further details of the tender shall be provided, with instructions on how to respond. A head of terms document will be provided, detailing the outline terms associated with this tender. Documents are provided at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4689JD79Y2 - GA TSA Procurement PSQ - Issue 1.0 - GA TSA Procurement HoT - Issue 1.0

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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