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Traction Motors (Class 66)

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Cumbria, United Kingdom

VALUE

£360,000

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

16730000

REFERENCE

006300-2026

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Original Tender Description

Traction Motors (Class 66) pre market engagement
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are specified for participation in this pre-market engagement.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be an interested supplier in the supply of Class 66 traction motors.
  • Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the capability or potential to supply Class 66 traction motors.
  • Be able to engage with or propose solutions based on a UTEX/Service Exchange Model for traction motors.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are specified for participation in this pre-market engagement.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Participate in the pre-market engagement by the deadline of February 9, 2026.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data006300-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about a pre-market engagement for Traction Motors (Class 66) by Direct Rail Services Limited, detailing buyer information and procurement planning.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006300-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data regarding Direct Rail Services Limited's pre-market engagement for the procurement of Class 66 traction motors.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents006300-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Direct Rail Services is conducting preliminary market engagement for the supply of Class 66 traction motors, inviting SMEs and VCSEs to participate by February 9, 2026, ahead of an estimated tender publication on April 1, 2026.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006300-2026.html
Summary:
Direct Rail Services is conducting preliminary market engagement for the supply of Class 66 traction motors, inviting interested suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs, to participate by 9 February 2026 to discuss a potential UTEX/Service Exchange Model.

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77
Good

Tender Quality Score

This pre-market engagement notice is well-structured and clear for its purpose, demonstrating good transparency and an open approach to market consultation, though it lacks modern e-submission capabilities and sustainability focus.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The pre-market engagement notice generally complies with procurement principles, providing reasonable deadlines for market input and correctly assigning CPV codes. The 'Type' and 'Procedure' being 'None' is acceptable for this preliminary stage, but the missing 'Liable Person' is a minor administrative oversight.

•Missing 'Liable Person' field.
Clarity90/100

The purpose of this pre-market engagement is exceptionally clear, with unambiguous descriptions and well-defined requirements for participation. The AI-extracted requirements are comprehensive and easy to understand for the intended market consultation.

Completeness80/100

Most essential information, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and location, is provided. While evaluation criteria are absent, this is appropriate for a pre-market engagement. The 'Liable Person' and formal 'Type/Procedure' fields are not populated.

•Missing 'Liable Person' field.
•'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are 'None'.
Fairness75/100

The engagement promotes fairness by encouraging SMEs and VCSEs and setting generic, non-tailored requirements for participation. The estimated value is disclosed, and document access is provided. However, the absence of electronic submission capabilities reduces overall fairness and equal access for all potential suppliers.

•No electronic submission (e-submission) supported.
Practicality60/100

Key practical details like contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback in contemporary procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for participants.

•No electronic submission (e-submission) supported.
Data Consistency90/100

All provided data points are highly consistent with each other and the stated 'pre market engagement' status. Dates are logical, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions, indicating reliable information.

Sustainability30/100

The notice does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social criteria (beyond general encouragement for SMEs/VCSEs), or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to align with broader sustainability objectives.

•No explicit green procurement criteria.
•No specific social criteria beyond general SME/VCSE encouragement.

Strengths

Clear purpose as a pre-market engagement.
Open and fair approach, encouraging SMEs and VCSEs.
Clear description and requirements for participation.
Good data consistency across all provided information.
CPV code correctly assigned.

Concerns

Lack of electronic submission support.
Absence of explicit green, social, or innovation criteria.
Missing 'Liable Person' field.
Formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are not specified beyond 'None'.

Recommendations

1. Implement electronic submission capabilities for future procurement stages to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
2. Integrate explicit sustainability, social, and innovation criteria into subsequent formal tender documents.
3. Ensure all administrative fields, such as 'Liable Person', are fully populated for complete transparency.

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