---
title: "Leasing of Rail Wagons"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e173"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# Leasing of Rail Wagons

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e173

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Leasing of Rail Wagons" is conducted by Direct Rail Services Limited, a UK-based buyer. It falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on railway freight wagons. The procurement is based in Carlisle, in the UKD1 region. The latest update to the tender was made on 24th November 2025, with a significant amendment to the estimated total value, now set at £30,000,000. This process is currently in the tender stage and utilises a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender, which allows electronic submissions, is open until 10th April 2030, with bid validity extending to the same date.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in rail freight and logistics, particularly those capable of supplying flatbed and box-style rail wagons. Companies with experience in railway maintenance or possessing service vehicles are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The dynamic purchasing system in place offers a compliant route to market and could be beneficial for businesses seeking to expand their operations within the rail sector. As leasing capabilities are sought, businesses offering innovative leasing solutions or existing infrastructure for wagon hire could find this a lucrative opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Leasing of Rail Wagons

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Dynamic Purchasing System has been developed to provide a compliant route to market to lease two different styles of rail wagons. Category 1 - 'Flatbed' wagons - This enables the Contracting Authority to lease all kinds of wagons like the following non exhaustive list: S70, IKA, IDA, etc.... Category 2 - Box Style Wagons - this will enable the Contracting Authority to lease all kinds of wagons like the following non-exhaustive list: JNAt, JNA, etc....

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076612-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2030 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
- 34621100 - Railway freight wagons

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 16:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076612-2025
- 13 Jul 2023 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020079-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.directrailservices.com/
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

## Provenance

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