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PVAL - Civils Enabling Works

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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22 Oct 2025 at 11:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority under central government based in York, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "PVAL - Civils Enabling Works." This contract falls under the construction and civil engineering sector and was awarded to Forte Engineering Ltd on 7th October 2025. The procurement was conducted using a "limited" method due to its classification as below threshold, leading to a limited competition. The contract, valued at £187,800.99, involves cabling and installation work associated with the PVAL head infrastructure, to be carried out in the UKE21 region. The contract period is set to start on 24th October 2025 and conclude by 7th May 2026.

This award presents a notable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction work. Companies proficient in cabling, installation, and supporting civil engineering services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Given that the contract was executed under a limited competition framework, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Forte Engineering Ltd, an SME based in Glasgow, can leverage their niche capabilities to participate in such procurements efficiently. Businesses aiming to enter or expand within the public utilities sector should keep abreast of upcoming opportunities similar to this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PVAL - Civils Enabling Works

Notice Description

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=988823601

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d176
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067424-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 7 May 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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