VEAT Notice - Class 397 Technical Support and Spares Supply

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transpennine Trains Limited, based in Manchester, UK, has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process for the extension of the Class 397 Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement. The procurement relates to repair and maintenance services of rolling stock, classified under CPV code 50222000. The contract, valued at £39.4 million, will extend the service period from 30th June 2026 to 25th May 2032 and will cover a global geographical scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe. The procurement method was noted as 'Other', and key tender dates include the award date on 10th June 2026.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing technical support and spare parts supply with experience in the rail industry. While Transpennine Trains Limited has engaged CAF Rail UK Limited as the supplier, companies with similar service offerings and those looking to expand within the rolling stock maintenance sector could benefit from such projects. Despite the procurement not being flagged as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies in the sector may find valuable partnership opportunities in future tenders of this nature, given the significant contract value and extensive service requirements.

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Notice Title

VEAT Notice - Class 397 Technical Support and Spares Supply

Notice Description

A time extension to TPT's Class 397 Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement ('TSSSA') to 25th May 2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fe3b4e6-8b5a-47de-9e39-e9c1d66e173f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c3c579-a12b-4934-8001-262734edcefb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 25 May 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAF RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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