Planning

Provision of Alternative Transport Services (Rail Replacement)

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited is planning a public procurement process titled "Provision of Alternative Transport Services (Rail Replacement)" within the services category, specifically focusing on road transport services. The procurement is at the planning stage and aims to cover both pre-planned and emergency rail replacement services across its operating network. The opportunity is located in York, United Kingdom, with the tentative contract period starting on 23rd September 2027 and concluding on 22nd September 2032. Key dates include the potential future notice publication expected by 1st May 2026. This procurement involves central government public authority and adheres to legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in transportation services within the rail environment. Suppliers able to demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality and reliable transport services, with flexibility to adapt to varying operational demands, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The process encourages businesses specializing in road transport services to prepare for future announcements and consider engaging with this procurement as a way to expand their market footprint within the utility special regime sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Alternative Transport Services (Rail Replacement)

Notice Description

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the provision of alternative transport services (Rail Replacement) across its operating network. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to: Pre-planned rail replacement transport services; Emergency rail replacement transport services. Co-ordination services. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in the delivery of alterative transport services in the rail environment, the ability to deliver high-quality and reliable services, and the flexibility to support varying operational requirements. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024765-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

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
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2027 - 22 Sep 2032 Over 5 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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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