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Supply of Class 66 Traction Motors - UTEX/Service Exchange Model

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Deadline
23 days left
April 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
028335-2026
Value
£600,000
Location
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Published
March 27, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 27, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

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Budget
£600,000
Duration
46 months
Location
Cumbria
Type
Open Procedure
67
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Supply of Class 66 Traction Motors - UTEX/Service Exchange Model DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the “UK procurement legislation”) 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 process which broadly aligns with certain key aspects of the competitive flexible procedure under the PA23 and which aligns with the objectives of section 12(1)-(3) of the PA23.

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Requirements & Qualifications

5 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--Deadline: 2026-04-27T15:00:00+01:00
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--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.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Supply of Class 66 Traction Motors - UTEX/Service Exchange Model
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Value: 600000.0 EUR

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Tender Quality Score

This tender for Class 66 Traction Motors presents a mixed quality, with strengths in basic information and data consistency, but concerns regarding legal compliance, clarity of evaluation, and sustainability.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance60/100

The organization explicitly states it is not bound by UK procurement legislation, which significantly impacts legal compliance. While it aims for a fair process, the voluntary nature of the publication and the disclaimer regarding rights and obligations under legislation create uncertainty. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no reported disputes. However, the lack of adherence to formal procurement law is a notable weakness.

Explicitly states non-adherence to UK procurement legislation.
Disclaimer regarding rights and obligations under legislation.
Clarity75/100

The description of the 'UTEX/Service Exchange Model' is present but lacks detailed explanation. Key requirements such as evaluation criteria are missing, making it difficult for potential bidders to understand how their submissions will be assessed. The technical capability requirement is very broad.

Lack of detailed explanation for 'UTEX/Service Exchange Model'.
Missing evaluation criteria.
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration. However, the tender documents themselves are not accessible or summarized, hindering a full assessment of completeness. The contract start date is provided.

Tender documents are not accessible or summarized.
Fairness70/100

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The organization states an intention to operate a fair process, broadly aligning with certain aspects of UK procurement legislation. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria and the absence of accessible tender documents could be perceived as less than fully transparent.

Missing evaluation criteria.
Tender documents not accessible.
Practicality60/100

The submission deadline is provided, but the lack of information on e-submission is a drawback. The contract start date and duration are specified. Financing information is not explicitly detailed, and the URL for documents is missing.

No information on e-submission.
Missing URL for tender documents.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated logically. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The dates provided for the submission deadline and contract start are consistent with the tender's active status.

Sustainability30/100

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the tender. It is also not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.

No mention of green procurement.
No mention of social aspects.

Strengths

Clear title, reference, and organization.
Estimated value and contract duration specified.
CPV code provided.
Good data consistency.

Concerns

Explicit disclaimer regarding UK procurement legislation.
Missing evaluation criteria.
Inaccessible tender documents.
Lack of sustainability considerations.

Recommendations

1. Clarify evaluation criteria and the 'UTEX/Service Exchange Model'.
2. Provide access to tender documents and specify e-submission process.
3. Incorporate sustainability criteria into the tender.

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