Planning

TRU Phase B - Physical Works

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Northern Trains Limited, focuses on a planned project titled "TRU Phase B - Physical Works" within the construction industry category. This initiative involves minor enhancement works such as signage replacement, lighting updates, and other improvements across Northern Trains Limited stations. The project is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period expected to run from 31st March 2027 to 31st December 2027. An open procurement method is being used for this project, categorised under works, with a focus on the utilities sector. The project location is the United Kingdom, and it has an estimated value of £4,000,000, grossing £4,800,000. The buying organisation, Northern Trains Limited, is a public authority operating under the central government, based in York.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced with enhancements in railway environments. Companies offering solutions in areas like signage, lighting, and public address systems will find this tender especially relevant, due to the nature of the planned enhancements. The open competition and the setting within the utilities special regime amplify the attractiveness of this project, offering ample opportunity for growth and establishing a footprint in the UK public sector market for companies ready to collaborate on public transport infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRU Phase B - Physical Works

Notice Description

Minor Enhancement works such as replacement of signage, lighting, White and Yellow Lining, Mind the Gap Stencils, Induction Loops, PA Upgrades and Shelters across NTL stations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048963-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 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
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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