Framework for the provision of technical consultancy services including but not limited to feasibility studies, technical drawings, engineering studies and design work, technical and safety assessments including deferrals, condition assessments.
Additional information
Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of
Train Operating Companies includes all and any of
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.
A list of some of the 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.
(https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail
passenger-contracts.)
Use and Access
WM Trains is procuring on behalf of the
Participating Authorities (as more particularly
defined below) and will enter into the relevant
framework agreement with the successful suppliers
where such contract is awarded. The Participating
Authorities (as more particularly defined below) are
permitted to use the framework via subsequent call
offs/schedule of works in accordance with section
1(3)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. However, WM
Trains is responsible for the conduct of the
procurement throughout and all correspondence
and communication from suppliers is to be solely
with WM Trains.
Participating Authorities
In addition to WM Trains, the Participating
Authorities who may call-off under this framework
are:
• the Train Operating Companies
• Network Rail Infrastructure Limited
• Any holders of a passenger licence or a station
licence granted pursuant to section 8 of the
Railways Act 1993 and/or a passenger licence
granted pursuant to regulation 6 of the Railway
(Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations
2005
• DFT Operator Limited (company number:
07141122) or a successor parent to a Train
Operating Company
Novation or Assignment
The framework agreement may be novated or
assigned by WM Trains to Train Operating
Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company
number: 7141122) or any successor parent
company to a Train Operating Company, following a
corporate restructuring or similar circumstance.
Requirement is for overnight train stabling for 7X 730 5-car units. Stabling to allow for refuelling and cleaning.
Requirement to include cleaning and servicing
