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Class 158 and class 170 Spares and Consumables / PS0022

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Sep 2026 at 20:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 May 2026 at 16:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited is procuring railway rolling-stock spares and consumables for its Class 158 and Class 170 fleets. The requirement covers consumables, Class 158 repairables, Class 170 repairables, and a combined option for spares, repairables and consumables for both fleets. The work is categorised as rolling-stock parts supply and rolling-stock repair and maintenance services (CPV 34630000 and 50222000). The requirement supports train maintenance and wider railway operations. Supplies and associated activity will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The procurement is divided into four opportunities described in the tender: three separate fleet or product-specific lots and one combined lot. Each of the first three lots is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It is a two-stage process. Stage 1 requires an initial tender, pricing schedule and a pass/fail Pre-Selection Questionnaire; bidders scoring at least 65% and meeting mandatory requirements may proceed to Stage 2 negotiations and submit a final revised tender. The tender deadline is 5 October 2026 at 11:00 BST, and the award is scheduled for 25 January 2027. Contracts are planned from 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2029, with two possible one-year extensions, ending no later than 24 January 2031. The overall estimated value is £17.4 million excluding VAT, or £20.88 million including VAT. Each of Lots 1–3 is valued at £5.8 million excluding VAT, or £6.96 million including VAT. Evaluation is 60% quality and 40% price.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide railway rolling-stock consumables and repairable components for Class 158 and Class 170 fleets, either as a specialist supplier or across the combined requirement. It is suitable for SMEs, including businesses focused on one fleet, one product area or a particular repairable component. Bidders need to demonstrate capability through the Pre-Selection Questionnaire and quality responses, alongside a completed pricing schedule. The process also tests the strength of the proposed technical, commercial and delivery solution, with shortlisted suppliers entering structured negotiations before submitting a revised tender. Suppliers with the operational capacity to support fleet maintenance, manage relevant stock and repairable supply, and present a credible quality-led commercial offer are best placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 158 and class 170 Spares and Consumables / PS0022

Notice Description

The tender is structured into four lots: * Lot 1: Consumables for Classes 158 and 170. * Lot 2: Class 158 repairables * Lot 3: Class 170 repairables A combined lot is offered as Lot 4 within the tender documents. * Lot 4: spares, repairables and consumables for both the Class 158 and Class 170 fleets.

Lot Information

Lot 1:

Lot 1: Consumables for Classes 158 and 170.

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Any compliant option for additional or repeat goods, services or works following contract expiry will be considered only in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and EMR governance.

Renewal: The Contract duration will be Contract term: Initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for two additional 1-year periods (2+1+1). EMR may also, where permitted under the Procurement Act 2023, award additional or repeat goods, services or works in accordance with applicable legislation.

Lot 2

Lot 2: Class 158 repairables

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Any compliant option for additional or repeat goods, services or works following contract expiry will be considered only in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and EMR governance.

Renewal: The Contract duration will be Contract term: Initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for two additional 1-year periods (2+1+1). EMR may also, where permitted under the Procurement Act 2023, award additional or repeat goods, services or works in accordance with applicable legislation.

Lot 3

Lot 3: Class 170 repairables

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Any compliant option for additional or repeat goods, services or works following contract expiry will be considered only in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and EMR governance.

Renewal: The Contract duration will be Contract term: Initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for two additional 1-year periods (2+1+1). EMR may also, where permitted under the Procurement Act 2023, award additional or repeat goods, services or works in accordance with applicable legislation.

Planning Information

This PME exercise is being conducted to inform the development of a future ITT for the supply and management of spares and consumables required to support rolling stock maintenance and wider railway operations. The PME seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of the market, including: • Supplier capability and breadth of offering, including the ability to supply rail-approved spares and consumables across multiple asset types (e.g. rolling stock, depots, stations, plant, and infrastructure-related assets) • Supply chain resilience and continuity, including stockholding strategies, lead times, contingency planning, management of obsolescence, and mitigation of single-source risk • Opportunities to support SME participation, either as prime suppliers, regional providers, or specialist manufacturers and distributors within the wider supply chain • Available inventory management and ordering solutions, including catalogue management, electronic ordering platforms, usage reporting, and integration with asset or maintenance management systems • Sustainability and social value opportunities, including reduced packaging, responsible sourcing, recycling of consumables, local supply options, and alignment with rail sustainability and net-zero objectives • Commercial and pricing models, including fixed pricing, basket or indexed pricing, call-off arrangements, framework models, and approaches to managing price volatility and demand fluctuation Suppliers will be invited to review PME documentation and submit responses to a structured set of questions. EMR will review all feedback received and use this information to refine the scope, specification, lotting strategy (if applicable), commercial approach, and evaluation methodology for the future procurement. Participation in this PME does not guarantee involvement in the subsequent procurement and is not a mandatory requirement for bidding. Feedback gathered during the PME will be analysed and used to inform the final ITT documentation. Once finalised, the procurement opportunity will be formally advertised via Find a Tender, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and applicable transparency and governance requirements. Expressions of Interest in the PME will be managed through EMR's WAX procurement portal. Interested parties will need to be registered on WAX to access the PME documentation and submit their responses.https://eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=2289&Culture=en-GB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083247-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-01-25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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