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Class 170 HVAC Service and Spares Support

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited, a private utility company, is extending its contract for HVAC service and spares support for its Class 170 fleet to ensure operational continuity while preparing for future competitive tendering. This direct award to Merak HVAC Limited will persist until 31st December 2026, with a contract period commencing on 8th April 2026. The procurement is classified under services within the utilities sector, with the direct award justified by the need to avoid service disruptions. The HVAC services extend to maintenance and spares, essential for the railway equipment's seasonal readiness and fault rectification. Located in London, the buying organisation is ensuring the necessary legal basis is adhered to under the Procurement Act 2023 while planning a fully compliant tender process to combine this with services for the Class 158 fleet.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance services and HVAC solutions. Particularly, companies with experience in repair, associated services related to railways, and those capable of providing a quick and reliable supply chain for necessary components are well-positioned to take advantage of this contract extension. Large-scale businesses such as Merak HVAC Limited, with the capacity to meet fluctuating operational requirements, would thrive in competing for future tenders combining services for both the Class 158 and Class 170 fleets. With stringent adherence to legal protocols, the procurement process encourages innovative HVAC solutions poised for efficient fleet service support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 170 HVAC Service and Spares Support

Notice Description

Transport UK East Midlands Limited (EMR) intends to directly award an extension to the contract with the named supplier until 31.12.2026. The extension is necessary to ensure continuity of the HVAC Support for EMRs Class 170 fleet while a fully compliant and regulated competitive tendering process is planned and executed. The scope of the future procurement will combine both Fleets (Class 170 and Class 158) which requires sufficient time in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 PA23 Regulations. The purpose of this Direct Award is to ensure continuity of essential operational services and avoid service disruption during the interim extension period. A fully compliant and regulated competitive tendering process is planned. The scope of the future procurement will combine both fleets (Class 158 & Class 170) which requires sufficient time in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06743d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Post Town
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

MERAK HVAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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