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Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Partner

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 12:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Transpennine Trains Limited involves planning a tender for a heavy maintenance overhaul partner for Class 397 rolling stock. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically relating to repair and maintenance services of rolling stock, with an estimated contract value of £6,000,000. This process is in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement currently under schedule. Relevant to businesses located in the United Kingdom, the overhaul programme will commence in August 2028 and conclude by July 2030. Key deadlines include responding to market engagement by 27th July 2026 and anticipating a future notice by 5th October 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in rolling stock maintenance and associated services, such as parts supply and reconditioning. Companies equipped with the capacity to handle complex, long-term maintenance projects will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their service offerings. Firms with expertise in managing high-mileage overhauls and executing intermediate maintenance activities can solidify their standing in the public transportation sector, leveraging the prominent buyer's network and project scope to accelerate growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Partner

Notice Description

It is anticipated that the heavier maintenance overhaul programme this process seeks a delivery partner for, will begin in 2028 and run until no later than mid-2030 and will include tasks at the 750,000 Wheelset Overhaul (WOH), 900,000 Overhaul (OH), 1,500,000 Overhaul (OH) and 1,800,000 Overhaul (OH) mile periodicities. It may also include the Intermediate Maintenance Activities ('IMA') exams. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Rolling-stock./593W45EQ62 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/593W45EQ62

Planning Information

Interested Parties should download the PME information and Response Document and provide their responses to the questions. TPT reserves the right to hold follow up 121 meetings with Interested Parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066787-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock

34631400 - Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock

50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2028 - 31 Jul 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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