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Framework Seat Repairs

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 12:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 18:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited intends to establish a framework for repairs to rolling stock seats. The work covers dilapidation repairs, replacement of moquette and foam, fire safety assessments and other associated seat repair services. It is a rail vehicle maintenance and repair service, supporting passenger railway operations. Services may be delivered across the United Kingdom. The framework is being procured by WM Trains on behalf of participating railway organisations, which may include train operating companies, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, passenger or station licence holders, and DFT Operator Limited or a successor parent company. Those organisations may use the framework through later call-offs or schedules of work, while WM Trains will manage the procurement and supplier communications.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure and has not yet invited tenders. The expected procedure is an open procedure for a utilities procurement, using a framework agreement, with one planned lot. The estimated value is £1,536,960 excluding VAT, or £1,844,352 including VAT. The buyer expects the framework contract to run from 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031, with a possible extension or renewal to 1 April 2035. A subsequent procurement notice is expected on 1 October 2026. The single lot is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the tender is above the relevant threshold.

This will suit businesses specialising in rail rolling-stock interiors, passenger seat refurbishment, upholstery, foam replacement, fabric or moquette work, and associated inspection or repair services. Suppliers should be prepared to undertake dilapidation repairs and assess fire safety requirements for seats, with the practical capability to work to railway-sector specifications and quality controls. Experience of repairing components in operational passenger vehicles would position a supplier well, particularly where work must be delivered consistently across railway customers and through individual call-offs. Businesses with workshop, mobile or multi-site capacity may be well placed to support participating train operators and infrastructure organisations. The planned lot is expressly suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist repair firms may wish to prepare for the later tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Seat Repairs

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of repairs to rolling stock seats including but not limited to dilapidation repairs, moquette and foam replacement, fire safety assessments, and other repair services. 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-06a50c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081215-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

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

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,536,960 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2ES
Postcode Area
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

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