Planning

Allerton, Neville Hill and Newton Heath LOPS (Locally Operated Points System) (works)

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 07:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with Northern Trains Limited, a central government public authority, overseeing the contract. The tender, titled "Allerton, Neville Hill and Newton Heath LOPS (Locally Operated Points System) (works)", involves installing a new LOPS system across various depots. Categorised under construction work, the project locations include regions UKD3, UKD72, and UKE42 within the United Kingdom. With a procurement value of £12 million gross, this project aligns with the utilities sector. Key dates to consider are the expected future notice on 1st August 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1st December 2026 and conclude by 1st June 2027.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, specifically those with expertise in infrastructure works and systems integration. Companies that can deliver efficiently within these specifications may find significant avenues for growth and long-term collaboration. The tender encourages participation from SMEs, offering a lucrative platform for smaller businesses to compete and showcase their capabilities in delivering high-value projects for a prominent government authority. With a focus on locally operated systems, collaborations could evolve into a pivotal footprint for businesses in railway infrastructure development and operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Allerton, Neville Hill and Newton Heath LOPS (Locally Operated Points System) (works)

Notice Description

Allerton, Neville Hill and Newton Heath LOPS (Locally Operated Points System) (works)- To add a new LOPS system into the depots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a03c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047491-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD72 Liverpool, TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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