Fast Charging Battery Train Trial

A Tender Notice
by FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
16 month
Value
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Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
11 Jun 2021
Delivery
01 Dec 2021 to 31 Mar 2023
Deadline
12 Jul 2021 16:00

Concepts

Location

London: The route from West Ealing to Greenford is 2¾ miles of mostly double track railway and is served by a two car Turbo stopping at all stations. Trains are Driver Only Operated using a combination of CCTV, mirrors and look back during train despatch. The shortest platforms on the route that the train will need to serve, are at Castle Bar Park, and are 47.5m and 47.6m long. GWR does not operate trains without toilets on board.

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Great Western Railway (GWR) is seeking is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for a trial to prove the capability of a battery powered train, supported by fast charging equipment, to safely and reliably operate passenger services on a non-electrified branch line (West Ealing-Greenford), for a period of at least one year. This trial will support the objectives of the Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy and will be delivered with the support of Network Rail and the Department for Transport. The route from West Ealing to Greenford is 2¾ miles of mostly double track railway and is served by a two car Turbo stopping at all stations. Trains are Driver Only Operated using a combination of CCTV, mirrors and look back during train despatch. The shortest platforms on the route that the train will need to serve, are at Castle Bar Park, and are 47.5m and 47.6m long. GWR does not operate trains without toilets on board.

Total Quantity or Scope

We wish to procure the lease of a single train and associated charging equipment, for a trial operating period from April 2022 to March 2023, with the possibility of extension subject to performance. The charging equipment will be required to be installed by the supplier to the bay platform at West Ealing station under Network Rail supervision (noting Greenford station is operated by LUL and space-constrained). We anticipate that servicing and light maintenance of the train will be undertaken by GWR at West Ealing EMU sidings, while heavy maintenance will remain the responsibility of the supplier. Maintenance of the charging equipment will be the responsibility of the supplier under the supervision of Network Rail.

CPV Codes

  • 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Indicators

  • Variant bids may be considered.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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