United Kingdom-York: Glass Installation Support

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 002875/S 000-2025
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Negotiated without a call for competition
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract award notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Northern Trains Limited
Postal address: George Stephenson House, Toft Green
Town: York
Postal code: YO1 6JT
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Sarah Nixon
Telephone: +44 7977564740
Email: sarah.nixon@northernrailway.co.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.northernrailway.co.uk

I.6) Main activity
Railway services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Glass Installation Support
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 34600000
II.1.3) Type of contract Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
To provide a glass replacement fitment service to the Purchaser’s Class 170/195/331 units. To be achieved by providing suitably qualified services teams, compliant glass parts, materials and the necessary tools and equipment as specified by the train manufacturer to safely carry out the services. This is not a new contract opportunity, but rather a VEAT notice to inform the market that the contracting authority is seeking to extend its existing contract for the provision of a Glass Replacement Fitment Service with PSV which is due to expire on 13th of March 2025. The extension will be for a period of three years, terminating on the 13th of March 2028. The Contracting Authority are looking to use exemption under reg 50, C (ii) “technical grounds” as a waiver to undertaking a competitive tender process. The proposed extension of the contract is based otherwise on substantively the existing terms and conditions and does not render the contract materially different in character.
II.1.6) Information about lots
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:700000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance
Region code: UKE21
Main site or place of performance
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND),NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a glass replacement fitment service to the Purchaser’s Class 170/195/331 units. To be achieved by providing suitably qualified services teams, compliant glass parts, materials and the necessary tools and equipment as specified by the train manufacturer to safely carry out the services.

II.2.5)Award criteria

II.2.11) Information about options
Options no

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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract:2025-01-27
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: no
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: PSV GLASS & GLAZING LIMITED
Postal address: 16 HILLBOTTOM ROAD
Town: HIGH WYCOMBE
Country: United Kingdom
Region code: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 700000
Total value of the contract/lot:700000
Currency:GBP

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information:
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GO Reference: GO-2025128-PRO-29242878
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: Northern Trains Limited
Postal address: George Stephenson House, Toft Green
Town: York
Postal code: YO1 6JT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7977564740
E-mail: sarah.nixon@northernrailway.co.uk
Internet address: www.northernrailway.co.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2025-01-28
Other justification for the award of the contract without prior publication of a call for competition
in the Official Journal of the European Union
The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons
3.Explanation
Please explain in a clear and comprehensive manner why the award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
is lawful, by stating the relevant facts and, as appropriate, the conclusions of law in accordance with the directive:
PSV Glass & Glazing Limited is uniquely positioned to supply, store, and install glass across a range of NTL’s fleets operated across multiple depots and outstations across the north of England. They offer a comprehensive 24/7/ 365 call-out service throughout the year, ensuring response within 24 hours as to provide minimal downtime of units out of service following damage and/or vandalism to our fleets. Key Qualifications and Accreditations: Rail Safety Accreditations: PSV holds all necessary rail safety certifications for depot and track work, including RISQS accreditation for rolling stock glass installation in the UK rail industry. PTS Certification: PSV staff possess Personal Track Safety (PTS) cards, ensuring compliance with GM/RT 2450 standards for the qualification of suppliers of safety-critical engineering products and services can be installed across the network. FORS Accreditation: PSV is FORS accredited, demonstrating their commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental protection in their operations. RAMs Requirements: PSV meets all necessary Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMs) requirements to work across all Northern Train Limited (NTL) depots and outstations. Technical Capabilities: PSV’s ERP system provides access schematic diagrams of Northern’s fleet, facilitating accurate glass identification and efficient electronic booking and tracking of all jobs. Given these qualifications and capabilities, Northern is invoking the exemption under Regulation 50, C(ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, citing “technical grounds” as the basis for waiving the competitive tender process.