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Commercial Services - AiFA Schemes

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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22 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Commercial Services - AiFA Schemes" was conducted by Northern Trains Limited, a central government public authority based in York, United Kingdom. This process pertains to the services industry and specifically involves cost management/senior quantity surveying for Northern Trains projects across locations like Broad Green, Todmorden, and Chorley. The process used a limited procurement method, indicating below threshold with limited competition, and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £198,000 (gross £237,600), was awarded to Currie and Brown on 2nd September 2025, with the contract period from 24th October 2025 to 15th January 2027, in the UKE21 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses offering specialised commercial services, particularly those equipped to provide cost management and quantity surveying for infrastructure projects within the utilities sector. Companies like Currie and Brown, which is a large-scale supplier, have demonstrated the capability to successfully secure such contracts despite the limited competition format. This type of procurement can benefit businesses that specialise in infrastructure development and cost control, providing growth avenues through exposure to large-scale government projects and potential future opportunities in similar schemes.

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Notice Title

Commercial Services - AiFA Schemes

Notice Description

Cost manager / Senior QS requirement for the below Northern Trains Projects AiFA Schemes Broad Green Todmorden Chorley To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=988874367

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067503-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98511000 - Services of commercial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,000 £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
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 15 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CURRIE AND BROWN

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