VEAT Notice - Class 397 Technical Support and Spares Supply

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Notice Title

Notice Description

A time extension to TPT's Class 397 Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement ('TSSSA') to 25th May 2031

Lot Information

Lot 1

VEAT Notice for a time extension to TPT's Class 397 Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement ('TSSSA')

Procurement Information

The proposed supplier is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Class 397 units and therefore uniquely placed from a technical engineering advisory perspective (Technical Grounds). They also are the only manufacturer of the original parts - procuring from an alternate supplier would add unnecessary cost as any alternate supplier would need to first procure from the OEM. It would also lead to potential supply chain delays in procurement and supply of spares risking continuity of the Class 397 maintenance programme, and availability of the fleet for public use (Public Good). TransPennine Express is awarding this contract to coincide with the end of our existing leases for these units, whilst simultaneously working on a future strategy for the maintenance of this fleet, reviewing competing this services in the future (post 2031).

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b384
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055449-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 50 - Repair and maintenance services
CPV Codes: 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £39,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: MANCHESTER
Postcode: M1 6LT
Post Town: Manchester
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Manchester
Electoral Ward: Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency: Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: CAF RAIL

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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