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Maintenance and overhaul of cab cooling and saloon air conditioning systems to class 158 vehicles

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited, a private utility company, is the buying organisation for the procurement process involving the maintenance and overhaul of cab cooling and saloon air conditioning systems for Class 158 vehicles. Located in London, the company has directly awarded an extension of the contract to Liebherr - Great Britain Limited. This falls under the industry category of repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract extension necessary to facilitate a competitive tendering process for all HVAC support services by 31st August 2026. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023, with an overall contract value of £152,000, effective from 1st January 2026 to 31st August 2026. Key dates include a future contract signature scheduled by 15th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HVAC maintenance and repair services within the railway sector. Companies with experience in handling utilities contracts, particularly those offering services related to the maintenance of railway equipment, would be well-suited to engage in the subsequent competitive tendering process. The direct engagement during the interim period, valued at £152,000 with potential options for additional purchases, offers a pathway for potential growth and partnership with a recognised buyer in the transport industry, facilitating continuity in service delivery while participating in a regulated competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and overhaul of cab cooling and saloon air conditioning systems to class 158 vehicles

Notice Description

Transport UK East Midlands Limited intends to directly award an extension to the contract with the named supplier until 31.08.2026. Maintenance of Class 158 HVAC systems. Contract value PS152K The extension is necessary to conduct a regulated competitive tendering procedure, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, for all EMR's fleet HVAC Support Services.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded prior to UCR and the extension will ensure continuity of supply while a regulated competitive tender is undertaken for all EMR's Fleet HVAC requirements, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078111-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruth Bleakman
Contact Email
ruth.bleakman@eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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