Notice Information
Notice Title
European Train Control Systems (ETCS) on Class 195 & 331 Fleets
Notice Description
In preparation for NWR led infrastructure improvements across the North of England any rolling stock that operates on the network will need to be fitted with corresponding compatible on-board ETCS equipment, Northern intends to award a contract for the design, supply and fitment of ETCS equipment and its associated materials, maintenance and technical service for its Class 195 & 331 trains.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051a71
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048186-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
-
- CPV Codes
63711000 - Support services for railway transport
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 May 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jul 20266 days to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048186-2026
22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023804-2025
21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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