Planning

Spares Agreement for OEM parts

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 09:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, located in York, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Spares Agreement for OEM parts" within the industry category of railway components. The objective is to establish a supply agreement for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts necessary for the maintenance and operation of the company's legacy rolling stock fleets. This procurement falls under the category of goods and will utilize a direct award procurement method. The contract period is planned from 15th September 2025 to 30th September 2033, with a future notice date set for 1st September 2025. The procurement will involve delivery across the UKC, UKD, and UKE regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of supplying railway or tramway locomotive parts, to engage with Northern Trains Limited. The procurement process is designed to ensure the continued safety and reliability of the train fleets, necessitating a high standard of components from suppliers. Businesses within the railway equipment manufacturing sector that can provide OEM parts, particularly those associated with or under the umbrella of Wabtec Corporation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the utility management supply chain sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spares Agreement for OEM parts

Notice Description

Northern Trains Ltd intends to establish a supply agreement for the procurement of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts required to support the ongoing maintenance and operation of its legacy rolling stock fleets. The OEM for the required components is Wabtec Corporation and its associated entities operating under the Wabtec group umbrella. This procurement will cover the supply of a range of OEM-manufactured goods necessary for business-as-usual maintenance activities, aligned with scheduled maintenance plans, examination profiles, and operational requirements. Additionally, the agreement will support the supply of parts required for unplanned or ad-hoc repairs, including those necessitated by damage or vandalism incurred while in passenger service. This procurement is essential to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and operational performance of Northern's legacy fleets and to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023632-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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