Transport for Wales Rail Mk4 Rebranding

Concepts

• rhondda cynon taf
• railway engineering
• tfwr
• wales rail mk
• transport
• rail
• wales
• current livery of the combined fleet
• driver trailer vehicles
• brand identity

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End (TOE); - Tourist Open (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled (TOD); - Service Vehicle (SV); - Premium Open Disabled (POD); and - Driver Van Trailer (DVT). The rolling stock was purchased in two (2) tranches: - Tranche 1 – most recently operated by LNER; and - Tranche 2 – most recently operated by Grand Central. The Mk 4 vehicles have been formed into rakes consisting of one of each type of vehicle together with a Class 67 Vehicle. The current livery of the combined fleet will be mixed and not instantly recognisable as TfWR operated trains. There are also issues with compliance of the Grand Central fleet with regards to PRM regulations. In addition to this the LNER vehicles are vinyl wrapped and are already showing signs of aging with a dull appearance, blemishes and breaks in the vinyl. To address the brand identity and PRM issues TfWR contracted DG8, a rail industrial design consultancy, to facilitate and produce concepts, designs and costings based upon the working groups requirements and compliance with industry standards. The current re-branding exclude the Class 67 locomotive that is used to haul the Mk-4 Rolling Stock. TfWR are now seeking a supplier or suppliers that can provide the services stated in the RfP.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Mk-4 Rolling Stock is a mixture of passenger and driver trailer vehicles that were originally built in 1989 by Metro-Cammell as part of the IC225 fleet operated on the East Coast Mainline. TfWR has purchased the following types: - Tourist Open End - (TOE); - Tourist Open - (TO); - Tourist Open Disabled - (TOD); - Service Vehicle - (SV); - Premium Open Disabled – (POD); and … Branding and PRM Compliance

CPV Codes

• 71311230 - Railway engineering services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** See procurement documentation. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123312. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:123312)