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Heaton RSS Feasibility Phase 1

Northern Trains Limited

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03 Jul 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, a central government buyer based in York, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the "Heaton RSS Feasibility Phase 1" under an open competition procurement method, completed as of 3rd July 2026. The contract focuses on a feasibility study regarding the Heaton Depot and is classified under services in the utilities sector. The awarded supplier, Ramboll UK Limited, is tasked with delivering survey strategies, validating reports, and preparing a comprehensive feasibility report, among other deliverables. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2026, with a total gross value of £313,200 GBP.

This tender offers a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in feasibility studies, advisory services, or analysis, particularly in the railway sector, to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a major UK train operating company. SMEs that can bring innovative solutions and meet the quality and price criteria set forth are well-suited to compete in similar tenders managed by Northern Trains Limited. This project can help businesses align with public sector procurement processes while potentially setting a stage for future collaborations in the broader rail transport and infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heaton RSS Feasibility Phase 1

Notice Description

In order to identify the optimum solution to address the issues identified at Heaton, an external supplier will be procured to produce the following deliverables: Survey strategy and reports from specific surveys. Validate reports, previous work, and proposed changes against applicable rules and constraints Risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies log. Compliance with safety and design assurance requirements, Northern policies, and regulatory and industry rules and standards. Overall feasibility report including constructability assessment and concept design. Options identification report containing appraisal of possible options. Single option agreement in principle - define the preferred single option for each scheme and obtain agreement in principle with stakeholders. Preliminary design - multidisciplinary design of the selected single option. Design specification of requirements for inclusion in the ITT pack for design stage. Northern Trains Ltd, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services in the north of England. Northern Trains Ltd is publishing this notice to establish a contract with a single supplier to carry out a feasibility study on Heaton Depot. The nature of the arrangement is that services will be supplied under a JCT Consultancy Agreement. Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Novation or Assignment The contract may be novated or assigned by Northern Trains Ltd to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance. Other Information Northern Trains Limited expressly reserves the right: not to award any suppliers the contract referred to in this notice; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta E-Sourcing Portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/2R6ZP8856V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2R6ZP8856V

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065449
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062853-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£261,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£261,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£261,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Trains Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Postcode Area
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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ramboll UK Limited

Further Information

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