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Class 170 Spares Agreement

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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17 Nov 2025 at 10:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Oct 2025 at 09:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited, a private utility based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Class 170 Spares Agreement" with a direct award to Alstom Engineering and Services Limited, a large-scale business located in Derbyshire. This procurement falls under the industry categories of "Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock" and "Fleet management, repair and maintenance services," and pertains to delivering goods across the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award due to technical reasons and the need for continuity, all in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract value is approximately £1.507 million (excluding VAT), with a contract period running from 19th November 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement stage has been completed as of 17th November 2025, indicating the successful award of the contract.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specializing in the production and supply of railway parts and fleet maintenance services. Given Alstom Engineering and Services Limited's role as the supplier, businesses with capabilities in offering high-quality, reliable railway components, especially those accustomed to competitive and technical markets, would find themselves well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. This contract ensures service continuity while providing a platform for businesses to engage in repeat procurement, stock adjustments, and potential scope modifications, thereby aligning with strategic market positioning and expanding service offerings in the railway sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 170 Spares Agreement

Notice Description

Supply of Repairable and Consumable Spares for the Class 170 fleet, whilst a regulated competitive tendering procedure (ITT), is undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Contract value PS1.507M excluding VAT

Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement The Repairable Spares element is extended under a PA23 direct award justification, due to the specialist nature of the items and lack of viable alternatives. The Consumable Spares element is also extended as the original contract was awarded prior to the introduction of UCR. This extension ensures continuity of supply while a regulated competitive tender is undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074290-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,808,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruth Bleakman
Contact Email
ruth.bleakman@eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+447557177508

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALSTOM ENGINEERING AND SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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