Planning

Crane Operations and Maintenance Services Contract

DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 14:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Direct Rail Services Limited is engaging the market for a contract titled "Crane Operations and Maintenance Services Contract," primarily categorised in the services industry, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of cranes. The buying organisation, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom, is operating under the Procurement Act 2023 for this tender, with the contract intended to span from 1st September 2026 to 30th August 2029. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant milestones including a scheduled market engagement session due by 6th January 2026 and a future notice date set for 1st February 2026.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in crane operations and maintenance, particularly those specialising in repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to participate, as the tender indicates high suitability for these types of organisations. With an estimated gross value of £3,600,000, it offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations or solidify their presence in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crane Operations and Maintenance Services Contract

Notice Description

This PME document in relation to the Crane Operations & Maintenance Services Contract. DRS are currently developing the sourcing strategy and want to test some of our assumptions and understanding with the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you would be comfortable in responding to in the future. Please use the following link for Atamis - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome DRS is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for this procurement and is therefore advertising this opportunity on the Central Digital Platform. By doing so, it does not become a public authority and DRS reserve the right to deviate from the PA23 at its discretion but will preserve the principles of fairness and transparency.

Planning Information

Market Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079426-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Stephen Tomassen
Contact Email
stephen.tomassen@ntsglobal.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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