Planning

Allerton TCC 331 Heavy Maintenance Feasibility

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Northern Trains Limited, is in the planning stage and focuses on the feasibility and option selection for the Allerton TCC 331 Heavy Maintenance project. The primary goal is to evaluate and develop infrastructure solutions for heavy maintenance operations concerning 3-car and 4-car Class 331 units. A workshop will be held on 12th February 2026 to engage suppliers on this project, with the tender release scheduled for 2nd March 2026. The project location is identified in the North West region of the UK, specifically at Allerton TCC. This procurement, categorised under services within utilities, seeks to find optimal and future-proof solutions, ensuring deliverability and operational efficiency.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses that specialise in infrastructure design, feasibility studies, and heavy maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand well-positioned to participate, especially those with expertise in engineering services and project management within the railway industry. The project offers a substantial growth avenue with a gross value of approximately £400,800, aiming to enhance maintenance capabilities and efficiency. Businesses that can provide innovative, cost-effective, and strategic maintenance solutions, aligning with Northern Trains Limited’s objectives, are likely to have a competitive edge in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Allerton TCC 331 Heavy Maintenance Feasibility

Notice Description

We propose to evaluate the possible infrastructure solutions at Allerton TCC for feasibility and option selection assessments as per the outline scope below: - To evaluate and define optimal solutions for bogie drop, transfer, and storage facilities, as well as jacking systems and a potential shed extension, to support heavy maintenance operations for 3-car and 4-car Class 331 units, with future-proofing considerations. - 3 car HM cycle is due March 2028 and the 4 car units will commence Jan 2029 this report will determine if there is potential for a phased approach to enable 3 car maintenance to be undertaken with 4 car requirements being constructed at a later stage, and if it should be foreseeable that its possible undertake 3 car maintenance cycle, whilst being able to complete the required construction works for 4 car unit facilities. - The additional requirements for 4 car units to be maintained would be additional jacking equipment, shed extension to road 4 / 5 shed, foundations/pits and storage for the additional 4-wheel sets (2 old & 2 new) This feasibility and option selection project will identify the optimum solution to each issue. The solution must be deliverable, operationally efficient, represent value for money and meet NTL strategic objectives. The Selected option for each proposed scheme will form the work scope for the design phase. Completing this feasibility and option selection will allow the proposed schemes to commence at design stage, improving project delivery efficiency.

Planning Information

A workshop will take place via teams on 12th February 2026 at 10:30am to engage with suppliers on the upcoming Allerton TCC 331 Heavy maintenance Feasibility scheduled to release on 2nd March 2026. This workshop will give suppliers a brief overview of the scope, the timelines of the tender, contract and how long the project is expected to run for. If you would like to attend the session please email the Project Manager and Procurement Manager and the Teams invite will be sent across to you. Please email: Clint.Ralphs@northernrailway.co.uk & Holly.Longcroft@northernrailway.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006548-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£334,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 9 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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