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GA Trains Limited Rolling Stock Maintenance Procurement

GA TRAINS LIMITED

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by GA Trains Limited, involves a tender for rolling stock maintenance across Greater Anglia routes, valued at approximately £1.726 billion. As part of the ongoing tender stage, the procurement seeks to engage suppliers in maintaining a variety of train units, including Class 720, 745, and 755, covering regions such as UKH, UKI, and UKJ in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a selective competitive flexible procedure, offering contracts of varying durations up to 15 years, with performance-related clauses. Key deadlines include an expression of interest due by 20th October 2025. The buyer, GA Trains Limited, is located in London, and is supported by IPEX Consulting Limited as the procuring entity. This tender allows submission through the Delta e-sourcing platform and encourages bids addressing the entire maintenance scope.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in railway maintenance services. Businesses with experience in managing complex contracts, such as Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreements, will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, companies capable of providing comprehensive solutions either internally or through subcontracting, and who possess requisite certifications like RISQS, will have a competitive edge. The potential economies of scale and varied contract lengths up to 15 years make this an attractive prospect for suppliers aiming to expand their service footprint within the UK rail industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GA Trains Limited Rolling Stock Maintenance Procurement

Notice Description

The contracting authority will enter into Train Services Agreements (TSA) contracts with the suppliers for the maintenance of rolling stock for use on Greater Anglia routes. These contracts will be for the maintenance of the fleet of 133 x 5 car Class 720 units, 10 x 12 car Class 745/0 units, 10 x 12 car Class 745/1 units, 14 x 3 car Class 755/3 units and 24 x 4 car Class 755/4 units. A response against the entire maintenance scope will be required by the tender, with each bidder determining whether each item of scope will be delivered internally or via subcontract. For non-Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) bidders, it is a requirement that they will need to negotiate a Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with the associated OEM in order to submit a complete response. Prices will be sought for a: * 5-year contract; * 10-year contract with a 5-year performance-related break clause; and * 15-year contract with 5- and 10-year performance-related break clause.

Lot Information

Lot 1 = Fleet North

Maintenance services for Lot 1 = North Fleet (Class 745 and Class 755) 10 x 12 car Class 745/0 units, 10 x 12 car Class 745/1 units, 14 x 3 car Class 755/3 units and 24 x 4 car Class 755/4 units.

Options: A portion of the maintenance scope will be requested as costed options covering the following areas: * Line of Route Technicians / Engineers * In-Service / Fleet Support Technicians * Remote Performance System Engineers * Train Cleaning and Servicing

Renewal: Prices will be sought for a: * 5-year contract * 10-year contract with a 5-year performance-related break clause and * 15-year contract with 5- and 10-year performance-related break clause

Lot 2 = Fleet South

Maintenance services for Lot 2 = Fleet South (Class 720) 133 x 5 car Class 720 units.

Options: A portion of the maintenance scope will be requested as costed options covering the following areas: * Line of Route Technicians / Engineers * In-Service / Fleet Support Technicians * Remote Performance System Engineers * Train Cleaning and Servicing

Renewal: Prices will be sought for a: * 5-year contract * 10-year contract with a 5-year performance-related break clause and * 15-year contract with 5- and 10-year performance-related break clause

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058773-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,726,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,726,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 19 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
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
GA TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058773-2025
    23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4689JD79Y2
    A Procurement Specific Questionnaire with further details of the tender shall be provided, with instructions on how to respond. A head of terms document will be provided, detailing the outline terms associated with this tender. Documents are provided at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4689JD79Y2 - GA TSA Procurement PSQ - Issue 1.0 - GA TSA Procurement HoT - Issue 1.0

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