Planning

Heaton Wheel Lathe

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 08:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Heaton Wheel Lathe" is currently in the planning stage. It is initiated by Northern Trains Limited, a public authority in the central government sector, headquartered in York. This tender focuses on the construction industry, specifically the creation of a new wheel lathe at Heaton, UKC21, United Kingdom. The procurement will be conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and falls under the special regime of utilities. The communication regarding the future notice is set for 1st July 2026. The contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 1st March 2027, with a gross value of £19,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those capable of undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable and encouraged to participate, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. The procurement process, which includes a planned competitive tendering stage, offers an excellent platform for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in utility-based construction projects while potentially partnering with a prominent UK rail company like Northern Trains Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heaton Wheel Lathe

Notice Description

Construct a new Wheel Lathe at heaton.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047506-2026
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
£16,500,000 £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 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC21 Northumberland
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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