Planning

Northampton CET

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

WM TRAINS LIMITED, a public undertaking entity based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process titled "Northampton CET." This project involves Controlled Emission Toilet (CET) works at the Northampton depot, starting with the award of a Pre-Construction Agreement (PCSA) for GRIP 5. The planning stage of this procurement commenced on 27th May 2026, with a further notice expected by 26th June 2026. The competitive flexible procedure will be used, focusing on significant water-treatment and railway construction works within the industry category. The contract period is planned to start on 4th January 2027 and conclude by 30th September 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in water-treatment and railway depot construction, particularly those eager to engage in preparatory and detailed project design stages. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide comprehensive services from initial construction phases to completion could particularly benefit. With a planned duration of nearly nine months, businesses will have the prospect to secure a key role in a major public sector initiative, enhancing their industry presence and operational portfolio within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Northampton CET

Notice Description

This contract is for the delivery of Controlled Emission Toilet (CET) works at Northampton depot . The initial stage will be the award of a Pre- Construction Agreement (PCSA) for GRIP 5. Upon successful completion of the PCSA (GRIP 5) , the contracting authority will evaluate the detailed design and cost plan with a view to negotiating a separate works contract for GRIP Stages 6 to 8. The PCSA itself does not guarantee award of the full construction phase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a61a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049628-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232430 - Water-treatment work

45234100 - Railway construction works

45234112 - Railway depot construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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