This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 18:46

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Transpennine Trains Limited, a body governed by public law, sought to procure a contract for light maintenance services at the Scarborough Depot, aimed at the operation and maintenance of railway equipment, particularly the Class 185 Diesel Multiple Units. The procurement process followed a selective method through a competitive procedure with negotiation. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement fell under the services category, with a CPV classification of repair, maintenance, and associated services related to railways. The contract was awarded on 23rd March 2026 to LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED T/A ARRIVA TRAINCARE, with the contract valued at £6,495,435.71 and an initial tender period ending on 13th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in railway maintenance services. Companies with expertise in technical, social value enhancement, commercial quality, and competitive pricing stand well-suited to compete in such processes. With a substantial contract value and a duration extending over several years, firms engaged in railway infrastructure and maintenance in the UK, particularly those capable of delivering against technical and pricing criteria, can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with major public law buyers like Transpennine Trains Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Light Maintenance Services at Scarborough Depot

Notice Description

Operation and maintenance services at Scarborough Railway Depot, including the servicing of the Class 185 Diesel Multiple Units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation and Maintenance of Scarborough Railway Depot and Class 185 Units stabled there.

Renewal: Option to extend up to a maximum of 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,495,435 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transpennine Trains Limited
Additional Buyers

TransPennine Trains Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Postcode Area
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

LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED T/A ARRIVA TRAINCARE

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