Planning

Class 730 Cascade Stabling

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

WM TRAINS LIMITED, based in Birmingham, is planning a competitive flexible procedure for the procurement of overnight train stabling and related services for 7X 730 5-car units, including refuelling and cleaning, under the contract title "Class 730 Cascade Stabling." The procurement, classified under the services category, is in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 31st August 2026. The stabling services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, involving a gross amount of £10,505,664. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st January 2028 and conclude on 31st December 2032.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the railway transport services sector, particularly those specialising in locomotive maintenance and service provision. Companies with expertise in managing railway facilities or those involved in the supply of rail transport services might find this tender valuable for growth. Given the competitive nature of the procurement method, businesses well-versed in navigating such procedures would be well-suited to seize this opportunity. Engaging with the tender not only opens avenues for substantial revenue but also establishes long-term collaboration with a prominent public undertaking, enhancing industry credentials and market presence.

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Notice Title

Class 730 Cascade Stabling

Notice Description

Requirement is for overnight train stabling for 7X 730 5-car units. Stabling to allow for refuelling and cleaning. Requirement to include cleaning and servicing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045364-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,754,720 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WM TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2ES
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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