Planning

Rail Replacement (Buses & Coaches)

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, is initiating a planned procurement process for "Rail Replacement (Buses & Coaches)". This tender focuses on providing rail replacement services, specifically involving buses and coaches, in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice on 16 November 2025. The contract period is set from 29 August 2026 to 28 August 2029, with potential for renewal. With an estimated contract value of £48,000,000, the procurement falls within the services category under a special regime for utilities.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses dealing with transport services, particularly those specialising in buses and coaching services. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale transportation solutions or those looking to expand their operations in the utilities sector could find this tender appealing. The procurement method promotes competitive bidding, ensuring a fair chance for well-positioned transportation firms to secure a significant contract within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Rail Replacement (Buses & Coaches)

Notice Description

Rail Replacement services required for RPR (Buses & Coaches) To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952308211

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051dca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024858-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
16 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2029 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
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Jade Hodges
Contact Email
jade.hodgesin@tpexpress.co.uk
Contact Phone
0345 600 1671

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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