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Hambleton LTSA

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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30 Sep 2025 at 10:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hambleton LTSA" contract has been completed by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, set to commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2030, involves maintenance services for the Static Frequency Converter (SFC) at Hambleton Depot. This direct award contract has been granted to Siemens PLC, due to their exclusive intellectual property rights and role as the designer and installer of the SFC system. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically repair and maintenance of electrical machinery. The procurement method utilised was a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, with a contract value of £3,600,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in electrical machinery maintenance and those who can offer innovative solutions to enhance service reliability. While the direct award method specifically favours Siemens PLC due to their specialised knowledge and rights over the SFC system, similar businesses might consider forming partnerships or exploring sub-contracting opportunities. Companies with a strong background in maintaining complex electrical systems or those looking to gain experience in high-value government contracts may find avenues for growth by staying attuned to potential collaborations or future tenders from Network Rail.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hambleton LTSA

Notice Description

Network Rail intends to award a contract via direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 to Siemens PLC. Requirements of the LTSA are for the contractor to carry out maintenance visits / works for the Hambleton Depot Static Frequency Converter (SFC).

Procurement Information

Siemens PLC are the principal and sole designer, manufacturer, and installer of the Static Frequency Converter (SFC) system at Hambleton Depot. Siemens retain exclusive intellectual property rights over the system's design, control software and technical documentation. Since commissioning, Siemens have provided ongoing maintenance and technical support, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Directly awarding this contract is necessary to preserve system reliability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060808-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Paisley Chalk
Contact Email
paisley.chalk@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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