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Prior information notice - Call for competition

Information

Published

Expire date: 19/11/2021

External Reference: 2021-446509

Prior information notice - Call for competition

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is a call for competition

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Direct Rail Services
3020822
Regents Court, Baron Way
Carlisle
CA6 4SJ
UK
Contact person: Ross Donnan
Telephone: +44 1228406637
E-mail: ross.donnan@ntsglobal.uk
NUTS code:  UKD11 -  West Cumbria
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=14180&B=SELLAFIELD
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=14180&B=SELLAFIELD
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Nuclear Transportation

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Lifting Jacks
Reference number:  RD221021
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

42410000  -  Lifting and handling equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Direct Rail Services (DRS) is one of the UK’s leading national rail freight operators which has been established since 1995. The UK-wide operations are delivered from a national network of fully equipped depots and facilities.
In support of increased demand activities, we will require the supply of Lifting Jacks for the lifting function of locomotives, wagons and coaches.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

42413000  -  Jacks and vehicle hoists
42413200  -  Hydraulic jacks
42413400  -  Mechanical jacks
42418000  -  Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD11 -  West Cumbria
Main site or place of performance:  
MOTHERWELL
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

We want to canvass the opinion and understanding of the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you can bid in the near future. The engagement event is to test our own assumptions and understanding to develop the appropriate sourcing solution. If you wish to view the draft specification and express your interest and partake in this market event please register your details in the CTM portal, link provided.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  This questionnaire is for information only and is not a pre-requisite for any subsequent tenders
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria:  
n/a
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:  
n/a
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Restricted procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date:  12/11/2021
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
London
UK
Internet address: http://www.justice.gov.uk

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Any appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.