Planning

Framework - Glass Services

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 17:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the provision of glass services. This includes glass repair and replacement services specifically related to rolling stock. The procurement is set to follow an open procedure, targeting the services industry with a focus on utilities, under the legal framework of the UK Procurement Act 2023. The framework will be available for use by various participating authorities, including Train Operating Companies and Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. Key dates include a future notice expected on 1st September 2026, with the framework contract period planned from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2031, extendable to a maximum date of 1st April 2035. The estimated contract value is approximately £1,793,472 GBP net (£2,152,166 GBP gross).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway and tramway equipment, as well as those offering repair and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for such organisations. Involvement in this procurement process could lead to long-term service contracts with multiple railway operators and stakeholders, thereby establishing or expanding business ties within the rail transport sector. Moreover, the open procedure allows for transparent competition, fostering equal growth opportunities for qualified service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework - Glass Services

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of glass repair services (call-out and on site) and glass replacement services in relation to rolling stock. Additional information Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: a) under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or b) under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or c) in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. A list of some of the current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail passenger-contracts. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail passenger-contracts.) Use and Access WM Trains is procuring on behalf of the Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) and will enter into the relevant framework agreement with the successful suppliers where such contract is awarded. The Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) are permitted to use the framework via subsequent call offs/schedule of works in accordance with section 1(3)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. However, WM Trains is responsible for the conduct of the procurement throughout and all correspondence and communication from suppliers is to be solely with WM Trains. Participating Authorities In addition to WM Trains, the Participating Authorities who may call-off under this framework are: * the Train Operating Companies * Network Rail Infrastructure Limited * Any holders of a passenger licence or a station licence granted pursuant to section 8 of the Railways Act 1993 and/or a passenger licence granted pursuant to regulation 6 of the Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 * DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or a successor parent to a Train Operating Company Novation or Assignment The framework agreement may be novated or assigned by WM Trains to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a508
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049255-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,793,472 £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
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2031 4-5 years
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
WM TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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