Planning

Northern Trains CSO Framework

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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22 May 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

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The public procurement process initiated by Northern Trains Limited is currently in the planning stage for the "Northern Trains CSO Framework." This procurement, titled "Northern Trains CSO Framework," focuses on obtaining heavy maintenance, incident repair, corrosion repair, inspections, interior refresh, exterior repaint, and component overhauls for locomotives and rolling stock. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and it's planned to cover multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKE areas. Key dates include the publication of a future notice on 3rd August 2026, with the framework's contract period set to commence on 4th January 2027 and conclude on 3rd January 2031.

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Notice Title

Northern Trains CSO Framework

Notice Description

Northern Trains Ltd (NTL) is seeking to establish a Procurement Framework of suppliers capable of delivering Heavy Maintenance, Incident Repair, Corrosion Repair, Inspections, Interior Refresh, Exterior Repaint, Component Overhauls and associated services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048156-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

50223000 - Reconditioning services of locomotives

50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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