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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited is seeking tenders for the AWC - Class 80x Heavy Maintenance project, focusing on services in the railway transport sector. The procurement, using a selective and competitive flexible procedure, invites businesses to bid for works scheduled to begin in February 2028 and continue until June 2029. Locations include various regions across the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase. Interested parties must submit their expression of interest by 12th August 2026, with the award process concluding by 8th April 2027. This process involves a two-stage evaluation with a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) followed by an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair, maintenance, and associated railway services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale maintenance projects, specifically in the rail sector, will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The emphasis on quality, sustainability, and innovative service specifications ensures that businesses with a strong track record in these areas will have a competitive edge. As the procurement process is selective, companies should demonstrate their capacity and reliability to be shortlisted and effectively negotiate to secure the contract valued at a gross amount of £15,000,000.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AWC - Class 80x Heavy Maintenance

Notice Description

The AWC Class 80x Heavy Maintenance will fall approximately due in Mar 2028. The overhaul covers the requirement for level 5 activities and associated tasks such as: - Cover - Horn replacement, bogies, pantograph overhaul and ETCS signal repeater overhaul, GU minor overhaul (805 specific). The requirement for this procurement specifically covers the removal, refit and logistics if applicable, with material for the activities being supplied under the TSSSA already in place. The procurement is not to undertake any overhaul activities of components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cabf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066176-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 30 Jun 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Additional Buyers

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS 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
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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