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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Ltd, a public authority in central government, is initiating a tender for the construction of welfare office staff accommodation at Neville Hill, focusing on Phase 4 & 5B. The project is located in York, United Kingdom, and spans the architectural design and construction categories. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition procurement method below the threshold under a JCT Intermediate Works 2024 Agreement. Interested parties should submit their proposals by 24th July 2026 at 17:00. The contract is scheduled to start on 29th September 2026 and will conclude by 29th January 2027, with a gross value of approximately £1,618,194. Key enhancements include transformations within the depot to support future operational needs, including new production hubs and expanded office areas.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design, construction work, and railway depot construction to secure a high-value contract with Northern Trains Ltd. Given the tender's focus on substantial depot transformations and enhancements, companies experienced in similar large-scale infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in designing or executing complex construction projects would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth and establishing a foothold in public sector projects. With the design and construction of modern, adaptable workspaces and storage facilities, the tender aims to enhance operational efficiency, providing a chance for participating businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Neville Hill WOSA Phase 4 & 5B

Notice Description

Northern Trains Limited, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services North of England. Northern Trains Limited is publishing this notice to establish a Contract for the Construction of Welfare Office Staff Accommodation. Phase 4 focuses on transforming and optimising several key areas of the depot to support future operational and staffing needs. The works is to be divided into 2 broad scopes. Firstly the existing northern locker room and toilets at the front of the depot is to be converted into a new production hub featuring a conference room, meeting rooms, a teapoint, and upgraded unisex and accessible toilet facilities. Alongside this, the DMU block will also be enhanced: the ground-floor team leader offices will be combined into a single larger office, and new toilets will be installed on the first floor, addressing the current lack of toilet facilities in the block. Secondly, the former EMR locker room will be converted into a permanent stores space with compliant modern racking, improved access, and safer vehicle and pedestrian movement routes. This allows the temporary Phase 2 stores to relocate into a long-term, purpose-built environment. Alongside this, the existing northern office area is to be expanded to accommodate future staff numbers, and the existing northern stores is to be converted into a dedicated small-parts storage facility, improving efficiency and overall workflow. The nature of the arrangement is that Works will be supplied under a JCT Intermediate Works 2024 Agreement. 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: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or 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. The list of 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. Novation or Assignment The contract may be novated or assigned by Northern Trains Limited 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. Other Information Northern Trains Limited expressly reserves the right: not to award any suppliers the contract referred to in this notice; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit DELTA at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44VTX6FCNW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44VTX6FCNW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058632-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45234112 - Railway depot construction work

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,348,495 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,348,495 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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