---
title: "Contract for TransPennine Express rail Services. Currently operated by First TransPennine Express Ltd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0321c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2022-03-15"
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# Contract for TransPennine Express rail Services. Currently operated by First TransPennine Express Ltd

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0321c1

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is planning a direct award for the "Contract for TransPennine Express Rail Services," primarily classified under railway transport services. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the contract set to commence between 1 April 2023 and 28 May 2023, encompassing a core term of four years, with the possibility of extending for an additional four years. This contract will cover commuter, regional, and long-distance rail services across North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, North East England, and Scotland, focusing on key cities such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in railway transport and related services. Companies providing public transport solutions or those involved in rail operations would be well-suited to compete, particularly given the collaborative nature of this award, aiming to support the Trans Pennine Route Upgrade programme. The continuity guaranteed by a direct award is designed to ensure consistent service delivery, which is critical for suppliers looking to establish long-term partnerships within the rail industry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for provision of commuter, regional and long-distance rail services on the UK conventional mainline rail system. It is envisaged the services will be substantially similar to those currently operated under the TransPennine Express Limited Rail Contract (dated 19 May 2021). There is a mixture of leisure, business and commuter travel on these rail services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006951-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award for railway transport |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 10:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006951-2022

## Provenance

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