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Framework for Component Supply

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 12:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 12:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited intends to establish a framework for supplying railway rolling-stock components, spares and repairable spares used in running maintenance and heavy maintenance. The procurement covers railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock and associated parts. WM Trains is buying on behalf of itself and participating authorities, which may include train operating companies, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, passenger and station licence holders, and DfT Operator Limited or a successor parent company. Supplies are for delivery and use in the United Kingdom. The successful suppliers will provide components and spares through a framework that participating authorities can use for later call-offs or schedules of work. WM Trains will manage the procurement and supplier communications.

This procurement is at the planning stage: WM Trains has announced an intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. It expects to publish the tender on 1 October 2026. The planned procedure is an open procedure for a utilities procurement, using a single lot and a framework agreement. The estimated value is £9,639,368 excluding VAT and £11,567,241 including VAT. The planned framework period is from 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031, with a possible extension to 1 April 2035; renewal is permitted. The procurement is above the applicable threshold. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No award criteria or detailed eligibility requirements are set out at this planning stage.

The framework is likely to suit manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of railway rolling-stock components, maintenance spares and repairable spares. Relevant businesses may include firms with established supply chains for train operating companies, Network Rail or other licensed rail operators, and those able to support both routine running maintenance and heavy maintenance requirements. Suppliers should prepare evidence of their technical ability to identify, source, supply and, where applicable, repair components used on railway rolling stock. The buyer has indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises are suitable for the single lot, so participation is not limited to large national suppliers. Businesses interested in future call-offs should monitor the expected tender timetable and prepare a clear account of their rail-sector experience, product range and maintenance-support capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Component Supply

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of but not limited to rolling stock components, spares and repairable spares for running and heavy maintenance. 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-06a609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081220-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,639,368 £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

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