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Acquisition of Class 170 Rolling Stock Spare Parts

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Mar 2026 at 08:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Mar 2026 at 13:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of Class 170 Rolling Stock Spare Parts, set to improve the operational efficiency of their fleet. The contract was awarded directly to Transport for Wales Rail Limited for the supply of 1,217 essential components, including HVAC modules and electronic control units, compatible with the existing EMR Class 170 units. This high-value procurement, with a gross amount of £720,000, falls under the goods category and supports infrastructure availability through a specialised procurement stage that recognises the supplier as the sole capable provider. The procurement covers the delivery in the UK and adheres to utility special regimes. The contract period spans from 27th March to 30th April 2026, with the award notice published on 16th March 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities within the railway parts industry, specifically for businesses capable of producing complex components for rolling stock. Companies that specialise in railway systems or technical maintenance supplies might find opportunities to collaborate with suppliers on large-scale transportation projects. This contract underscores the importance of strategically aligning service offerings with client needs in niche markets, where compatibility and technical necessity might limit competition, offering an opening for technically proficient large-scale or speciality suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acquisition of Class 170 Rolling Stock Spare Parts

Notice Description

EMR intends to award a contract to Transport For Wales Rail Limited (TfWR) for the purchase of 1217 spare parts for the Class 170 Fleet, including critical components such as saloon HVAC modules, cab HVAC Modules and electronic control and communication units (SACU and CACU). These parts are essential for maintaining operational availability, reducing downtime and supporting the long term sustainability of the EMR Class 170 Fleet.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 on the basis that only one supplier can deliver the required goods for technical reasons as the components originate from the TfWR fleet and are already compatible with EMR's Class 170 units. No reasonable alternatives or substitutes exist in the supply market. The contract supports fleet availability by mitigating supply chain risk, reducing downtime, and avoiding the high cost of new replacements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023269-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Postcode Area
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

Transport for Wales Rail Limited

Further Information

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