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East West Railway Company Limited

Provision of Rolling Stock and Associated Maintenance Services

Transport EquipmentCPV 34000000 34600000
Value£400k
Deadline24 Sept 2020
Published17 Nov 2020
RegionLondon
Timeline
Published 17 Nov 2020ClosedCloses 24 Sept 2020
Contract value in context
£400ktotal contract value
median £102k
this tender£0£2.9m

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The brief

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.

Key requirements

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These units will ensure timely operation

These units will ensure timely operation of EWR's Western Section Phase 2 between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Aylesbury.

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Source & provenance
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