Award

2x Additional Cl. 769s to be leased to support driver training

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Award

23 May 2025 at 15:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 May 2025 at 16:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority in the central government based in York, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under the direct award method to enhance its fleet with the lease of two additional Class 769 rail units. These units, leased from Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited, will facilitate driver training and ensure seamless operation between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road/Stalybridge as per the May and December timetable changes. The procurement, covering goods in the rolling stock sector, aims to meet short-term requirements aligned with existing driver traction knowledge. One unit is available until 20 November 2025, and the other until 31 January 2026, with provisions for potential extension. The contract period starts on 5 June 2025 and may extend to the end of May 2026, considering the standstill period ending on 4 June 2025.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity primarily for large-scale rolling stock leasing companies, similar to Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited, who specialize in providing rail solutions. By being part of such leasing agreements, businesses can leverage their expertise in maintaining and operating rail units, particularly those suited for specific training and operational needs. Companies that offer tailored rolling stock solutions and have the required industry certifications and route clearances would find themselves well positioned to compete in similar tenders, potentially leading to further collaborations within the UK's rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2x Additional Cl. 769s to be leased to support driver training

Notice Description

The lease of 2x Class 769s to be maintained at Allerton and operating services between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road/ Stalybridge. These units are being added to the existing fleet as to ensure that driver traction knowledge training can be undertaken whilst also delivering services required as part of the May & December Timetable changes without having to operate units in a short formed arrangement. 1 of these units will be available to Northern until 20th November 2025 and the other until the 31st January 2026.

Procurement Information

within the Rolling Stock Market as there is no other suitable rolling stock currently available to fulfil Northern's short-term requirements that align with existing driver traction knowledge that have the required route clearance for the lines needed to operate Northern timetable commitments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05150c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£376,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PORTERBROOK LEASING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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