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Class 170 SVRS Modifications

Northern Trains Limited

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01 Jun 2026 at 11:54

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30 May 2026 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited is seeking suppliers for the "Class 170 SVRS Modifications" project, aimed at installing a Single Variable Rate Sanding System on their Class 170 fleet consisting of 16 units. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage as of 1st June 2026, with proposals to be submitted electronically by 10th July 2026. This open competitive tender process offers gross contract value up to £2,040,000, and is underpinned by legislation from the UKPGA 2023/54. The project pertains to the goods category, specifically locomotive parts, with delivery points across several UK regions including West Midlands (UKG), North East (UKC), Yorkshire and the Humber (UKE), and North West (UKD).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in locomotive equipment, offering scope for growth with a high-value contract under the utilities special regime. Companies equipped with technical expertise in railway systems, particularly those that can deliver competitive pricing, quality technical solutions, and social value initiatives, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method involves submission of initial offers, followed by refinement and final tender submission, allowing for strategic supplier selections based on value for money and quality. Businesses capable of meeting these criteria and navigating the procedural requirements stand to benefit significantly from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 170 SVRS Modifications

Notice Description

Northern Trains Ltd (NTL) is seeking a supplier with the capability, capacity, and technical competence to deliver a Single Variable Rate Sanding System (SVRS) installation to the Northern Class 170 fleet (16 units).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051309-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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