Award

Land Train Locomotives and Carriages

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 11:30

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 13:22

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process concerning the supply of Land Train Locomotives and Carriages. This contract, with a period of 10 years, is focused on the public transport equipment and is aligned with the Council’s replacement plan. The project is located in Beverley, United Kingdom, within the region of UKE12. The procurement process followed a direct award method due to specific technical reasons ensuring compatibility and compliance with safety standards. The contract was awarded to UK LOCO LIMITED with a total gross value of £1,098,000. The contract was signed on 28th November 2025 and commenced on 1st December 2025, extending until the end of November 2035.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises in the transportation equipment sector, impacting the auxiliary transportation products industry. The direct award method highlights a call for compatibility and safety standards that could cater to businesses specialising in engineering precision and compliance with global safety regulations. Companies with experience in manufacturing transport equipment with TÜV homologation and the ability to ensure a seamless integration with existing systems are well-suited to engage in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Land Train Locomotives and Carriages

Notice Description

This is a sole supplier contract for a period of 10 years for the supply of a land train and associated carriages to East Riding of Yorkshire Council, according to the Council's replacement plan.

Procurement Information

The main justification for Direct Award to fulfill this requirement is to ensure compatibility, interoperability and TUV homologation, a globally recognised certification confirming compliance with stringent safety standards under the German Equipment and Product Safety Act. This ensures that braking systems, steering geometry, and operational controls function seamlessly across all of the Council's land trains.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e22f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001393-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK LOCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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