Planning

Support and maintenance of Automatic Ticket Gates

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited has announced a public procurement opportunity focusing on the support and maintenance of Automatic Ticket Gates (ATGs) across various locations including Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Bolton, and others, further encompassing the local areas around UK regions UKC, UKD, and UKE. Described by the legal notice as per legislation ID 2023/54, this planned procurement is in the planning stage and involves a direct award process under the service category for repair and maintenance of railway-related equipment. Potential suppliers should mark key dates with the planned contract period commencing from 22 June 2025 to 21 June 2028, with a possibility for renewal up to June 2031. The announcement was published on 22 May 2025, with forthcoming future notices expected around 20 June 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth prospects for companies adept in railway equipment services, particularly those specialising in inspection, servicing, repair, and technical support of automated ticketing systems. With Northern Trains Limited acting as the central government public authority buyer, businesses equipped to handle large-scale maintenance and refurbishment projects will find this opportunity particularly lucrative. Additionally, the direct award procurement method opens avenues for firms that have established relationships and expertise in providing technical support services within the railway sector, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

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Notice Title

Support and maintenance of Automatic Ticket Gates

Notice Description

Northern is intending to award a contract for the ongoing support, and maintenance of Automatic Ticket Gates (ATGs) at the following locations: Barrow-in-Furness Blackburn Bolton Bradford Forster Square Glossop Harrogate Hartlepool Leeds Liverpool Lime St Manchester Oxford Road Rochdale Salford Central Skipton St. Helens Central Warrington Central Wigan Wallgate The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to, the inspection, servicing, repair, refurbishment, and performance testing of ATGs units to ensure continued compliance with safety and operational standards. This may also include the supply of replacement components and technical support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024724-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

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 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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