Provision of Class 458 Technical labour

Tender description

The supply of labour only for an improvement program to help increase the class 458/5 reliability and general condition, increasing customers satisfaction. The supply of a dilapidation program for the class 458/5 to ensure the fleet is returned, as best as possible, to its original state with minimal defects. Internal records shall be kept, and signature trail of works completed as well as completing work orders. Staff must have in depth technical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems for the Class 458 Fleet specifically, as this is a unique fleet of trains maintained and operated by South Western Railway. As part of this tender, we are looking for the following operatives, to work specifically on our 34 x 5 car Class 458 units, carrying out both ad-hoc repairs and exams, working the shifts as detailed below. • Manager to work Mon-Fri (10 Hr Shifts), • 2 Technicians to work Mon-Fri Days and Sun-Thurs nights alternating shifts (10 hour Shifts), • 8 Technicians to work 4 on 4 off days and nights all on separate shifts, (12 Hour Shifts). SWR to provide: Depot Inductions, Testing & Maintenance Documentation, Any task specific training, Welfare Facilities, Segregated waste disposal, competency assessments to SWR standards, Scope of Work, Assist with project management and unit availability (times and locations), any specialist tooling and test equipment, all materials to be free issued. Supplier to provide: RAMs (to be approved by SWR before commencement of works), any Page 4 to 7 WPP's, local supervision, competency profiles of staff, Technical advice, Drugs and Alcohol screening in line with SWR policies, Project Management, Experienced, highly qualified resource conversant specifically with Class 458 units, any PPE & uniform required, relevant tooling and means of asset protection. Contract duration is to commence on the 8th January 2023 and finish on 30th September 2023, with a built in possible 3 month extension period to 31st December 2023. Place of work will be at Wimbledon Traincare Depot, Durnsford Road, Wimbledon. London. SW19 8EG. Possible requirement to work some shifts at Bournemouth, although this is only a possibility at this stage. Lot 1: The supply of labour only for an improvement program to help increase the class 458/5