Award

Class 323 Digital Train Equipment Installation

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 08:17

Award

15 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Class 323 Digital Train Equipment Installation" was initiated by Northern Trains Limited, a public authority operating under the central government category. This tender involves the upgrading and modification of digital communication hardware on five Class 323 units across various regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The project was recently awarded on 11th June 2025 to Ganymede Solutions Limited. The procurement approach was a limited competition, adhering to "Below threshold" regulations within the utilities regime, and the procurement process is currently in the award and contract stage. The contractual agreement commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 8th September 2025, with a gross contract value of £342,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale businesses equipped to handle service contracts involving railway and tramway equipment refurbishment and maintenance. Companies with expertise in digital communication technologies or railway overhauls will find an advantageous position to offer their solutions, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with public transport authorities. Businesses can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio in public-sector projects and establish a reputation within the railway industry’s fast-evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Title

Class 323 Digital Train Equipment Installation

Notice Description

Labour provision (skilled and semi-skilled) for the upgrading and modification of internal digital communication hardware on 5 Class 323 units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031402-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£342,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£285,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 8 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Tony Donald
Contact Email
procurement@northernrailway.co.uk, tony.donald@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
07974352764

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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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