Planning

Tooling and Calibration Services

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a central government public authority, plans a procurement process titled "Tooling and Calibration Services." This initiative aims to acquire a range of tools and calibration services essential for rail vehicle maintenance and depot operations across UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKE. Currently in the planning stage, this process anticipates a contract period starting on 1st April 2027 and ending on 31st March 2030. A future notice is expected on 1st July 2026. The procurement involves goods and falls under the utilities special regime, potentially offering separate calibration services as distinct lots.

This upcoming tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality tooling and reliable calibration services. Companies that can ensure continuity of supply, compliance with safety and quality standards, and responsiveness in their service offerings will find a fitting opportunity in this procurement. With a focus on hand tools, power tools, measurement instruments, and other essential equipment, businesses equipped to deliver traceable certification and efficient turnaround times are encouraged to monitor this process for future developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tooling and Calibration Services

Notice Description

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the supply of tooling and associated calibration services to support maintenance and operational activities across its fleets and depots. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to, the provision of general and specialist tools used in rail vehicle maintenance and depot operations. This includes hand tools, power tools, torque tools, measurement instruments, and other equipment essential for safe and efficient working practices. In addition, the procurement will cover the calibration of tools and equipment to ensure ongoing compliance with safety and quality standards. Due to the distinct nature of this requirement, it is anticipated that calibration services may be procured as a separate lot within the overall tender. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate the capability to provide high-quality, durable tooling, maintain continuity of supply, and deliver reliable calibration services with traceable certification and responsive turnaround times. 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 for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051af5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023966-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44510000 - Tools

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 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 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
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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