Tender

Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens

DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

Direct Rail Services Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Carlisle, is in the tender stage for the contract titled "Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens." This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted via an open, below-threshold competition. The tender is active, with the deadline for submissions set for 28th May 2026. Businesses interested in providing windscreen replacement services at Crewe TMD should note the enquiry period ends on 21st May 2026. The contract, valued at £60,000 excluding VAT, is slated to begin on 22nd June 2026 and run until 21st June 2030.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for companies skilled in engineering and windscreen replacement services to expand their portfolio and engage with a reputable buyer. Firms experienced in locomotive maintenance and equipped with appropriate training and qualifications are ideally suited to succeed. With aspects such as quality, price, and compliance being key award criteria, businesses can leverage competitive pricing and high standards of service delivery to differentiate themselves. This tender will particularly appeal to companies looking to establish or reinforce their presence in the rail industry, offering long-term growth prospects through a four-year engagement.

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Notice Title

Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens

Notice Description

The contracting authority (DRS) is seeking a competent and experienced supplier to provide removal and fitment services for windscreens on Class 68 and 88 Locomotives during a four (4) year contract term. Further details can be found in the specification saved within the tender documentation on Atamis, https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome, CC30946 DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the "UK procurement legislation") as they apply to a regulated below-threshold procurement, on the basis that, operating commercially, it is not a public authority, nor does it carry out any utility activities. Accordingly, this Procurement is not, and does not purport to be, subject to UK procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, Tenderers are put on notice that the publication of this document and any other document that relates to this Procurement (including the relevant tender notice) is published voluntarily and nothing in this document, or any other document that DRS publishes in relation to this Procurement, should be construed as purporting to give rise to rights or obligations under UK procurement legislation. That said, DRS intends to operate a fair and transparent process. The Buyer has voluntarily submitted a below threshold Tender Notice as published on the Central Digital Platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038243-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50112120 - Windscreen replacement services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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