Tender

Track Maintenance Across Northern Trains Depots and Outstations

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 08:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited has initiated a tender for "Track Maintenance Across Northern Trains Depots and Outstations" with a focus on maintaining and patrolling tracks in compliance with Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is actively seeking contractors to work across various locations in the North of England. The contract value is estimated at GBP 7,500,000, and the tender period concludes on 28th February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 3rd August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2030. This selective procurement, utilising a negotiated procedure, is targeted at procuring goods under the industry category "Track rails" (CPV code 34941200).

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to secure a long-term contract with Northern Trains Limited. Companies with expertise in railway track maintenance and the necessary adherence to specified standards will find this tender particularly appealing. The extensive contract period allows for a stable business relationship and consistent revenue stream, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their operations in the railway sector in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Track Maintenance Across Northern Trains Depots and Outstations

Notice Description

This covers the patrolling of track and carrying out preventative maintenance within the depots operated by Northern Trains at various locations across the North of England in accordance with the Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037 and associated standards along with Depot Lease agreements and their associated annexes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aad1e91-89bd-4064-80c9-01c831963da2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34941200 - Track rails

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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