Planning

Spares Agreement for Filters

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 11:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority under the central government, is progressing with the planning stage for a potential upcoming procurement titled "Spares Agreement for Filters." This procurement falls under the goods category within the utilities special regime and is focused on supplying various types of filters essential for multiple rolling stock fleets, including air, oil, fuel, and hydraulic filters. The initiative is geographically targeted across the United Kingdom regions of UKC, UKD, and UKE. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a pipeline notice indicating plans for future tendering. Suppliers interested in upcoming opportunities should anticipate a formal notice around 1st October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2031.

This future procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in filter manufacturing and distribution. Companies with capabilities in supplying high-quality filtration products and those able to sustain reliable, flexible delivery schedules are ideally positioned to benefit from this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, especially since the procurement considers SME suitability, enabling diverse participation and potential growth within the rail industry's supply chain. As Northern Trains Limited intends to foster a competitive landscape, businesses adept in maintaining specification compliance, dealing with variable demand, and supporting maintenance operations could find substantial opportunities for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spares Agreement for Filters

Notice Description

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the supply of a wide range of filters required for use across multiple rolling stock fleets. The scope of the procurement is to include, but not be limited to, the supply of air filters, oil filters, fuel filters, hydraulic filters, and other specialist filtration products necessary for the continued safe and reliable operation. The supplier will need to demonstrate the capability to provide consistent quality and specification compliance, maintain continuity of supply, and offer flexibility to support variable demand profiles and maintenance schedules. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a potential future opportunity. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming publications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023775-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock

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 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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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