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New Rolling Stock Procurement- Finance Support Services

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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12 Feb 2026 at 08:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited (NTL), operating from York in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for financial consultancy services under the project titled "New Rolling Stock Procurement - Finance Support Services." This award-phase contract aims to provide support for the financial evaluation of NTL's new rolling stock procurement. Granted on 12th February 2026, the contract is classified under the financial consultancy services sector (CPV code: 66171000), with activities primarily situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE21). The procurement method followed was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, as facilitated by the Crown Commercial Services' MCF4 Lot 4 Framework. The project was awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, with contract value amounting to £351,247.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts and transportation projects. It's well-suited for large firms with proven capabilities in financial evaluation and modelling, tender assurance, and complex procurement processes. The awarded contract reflects a strategy to bolster NTL's financial oversight in its procurement operations, thus allowing businesses skilled in these areas to establish strong partnerships and influence in the rail transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Rolling Stock Procurement- Finance Support Services

Notice Description

A new contract has been established to support with the financial evaluation of NTL's new rolling stock procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A new contract has been established to support NTL's financial evaluation of the new rolling stock procurement. The scope of services will include: -Development of a Whole Life Cost Model -Rolling Stock Tender Assurance -Fleet Financier Procurement Invitation to Negotiation development support -Fleet Manufacturer Procurement Evaluation -Fleet Financier Procurement Evaluation - Final Business Case support and assurance

Options: Can be extended for 1 year if required using the CCS Variation model via the MCF4 Framework.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call off from the Crown Commercial Services MCF4 Lot 4 Framework (RM6309) following a compliant direct award process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012659-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,247 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Amber Darby-Lunn
Contact Email
amber.darby-lunn@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
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

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