Tender

PVAL - Civils Enabling Works

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority within the central government, is inviting tenders for the "PVAL - Civils Enabling Works" project located in York, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on civil engineering support services. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 15th August 2025 at 17:00 BST. The procurement method is an open competition and structured under a JCT Intermediate agreement, with the contract expected to run from 13th October 2025 to 31st December 2025. The project budget stands at £233,333 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, construction, and related infrastructure works to expand their engagement with the rail transport sector. Companies proficient in cabling, pole installation, and civil engineering support will find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. Given the project's connection with Northern Trains Limited, winning this tender could also potentially lead to future engagements with other train operating companies. The emphasis on quality, social value, and competitive pricing in the award criteria enables firms prioritising these aspects in their operational approach to leverage their strengths for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PVAL - Civils Enabling Works

Notice Description

Northern Trains Limited, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services in Northern England. Northern Trains Limited is publishing this notice to establish a contract with a single supplier for the Civils Enabling Works relative to the PVAL Installation works at our Northern Stations. PVAL - Civils Enabling Works - The scope of the enabling works will include all cabling, termination to the agreed standards and the installation of the poles (some may be wall mounted) which will host the PVAL head. The PVAL head itself will be installed by others, who will co-ordinate with the Principal Contractor as needed. The nature of the arrangement is that works will be supplied under a JCT Intermediate agreement. Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Novation or Assignment The contract may be novated or assigned by Northern Trains Ltd to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance. Other Information Northern Trains Limited expressly reserves the right: not to award any suppliers the contract referred to in this notice; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta E-Sourcing Portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/UK-UK-York:-Construction-work./39GD3C9C8R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39GD3C9C8R For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Construction-work./39GD3C9C8R To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39GD3C9C8R

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05668e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043257-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£233,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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