Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens

Direct Rail Services LimitedcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068c15Procurement Act 2023closed for bids
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Estimated value

£60k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

27 Apr 2026

Deadline 28 May 2026

Description

The contracting authority (DRS) is seeking a competent and experienced supplier to provide removal and fitment services for windscreens on Class 68 and 88 Locomotives during a four (4) year contract term. Further details can be found in the specification saved within the tender documentation on Atamis, https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome, CC30946 DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the “UK procurement legislation”) as they apply to a regulated below-threshold procurement, on the basis that, operating commercially, it is not a public authority, nor does it carry out any utility activities. Accordingly, this Procurement is not, and does not purport to be, subject to UK procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, Tenderers are put on notice that the publication of this document and any other document that relates to this Procurement (including the relevant tender notice) is published voluntarily and nothing in this document, or any other document that DRS publishes in relation to this Procurement, should be construed as purporting to give rise to rights or obligations under UK procurement legislation. That said, DRS intends to operate a fair and transparent process. The Buyer has voluntarily submitted a below threshold Tender Notice as published on the Central Digital Platform.

Scope

Reference
C30946
Total value
£60,000 excluding VAT
£72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
21 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
50112120

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
TECH02Provide your work instruction or method statement for the removal and refitment of windscreens on locomotives with the same or similar windscreen types to Classes 68 and 88.quality20.00%
COMO1Please provide a fixed, all‑inclusive price for the removal and replacement of one windscreen on a Class 68 locomotive, delivered at Crewe TMD during weekday daytime hours (Monday–Friday).price20.00%
COM02Please provide a fixed, all‑inclusive price for the removal and replacement of one windscreen on a Class 88 locomotive, delivered at Crewe TMD on an out‑of‑hours basis (evenings, nights, or weekends).price20.00%
TECH01Please provide evidence of training, competence, and qualifications to demonstrate your organisation’s ability to safely and compliantly deliver windscreen removal and fitment on locomotivesquality20.00%
TECH03What windscreen adhesive make(s) and type(s) do you have experience using for locomotives?quality20.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
21 May 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
28 May 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
C30946 - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition