---
title: "Class 397 Train Services Agreement (TSA) Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04075c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2023-12-21"
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# Class 397 Train Services Agreement (TSA) Procurement

Buyer: TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04075c

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## Summary

The Transpennine Trains Limited (TPT) has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Class 397 Train Services Agreement (TSA). The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of rolling stock and is located in Manchester. The tender is at the active stage, with a closing date set for January 24, 2024. The total value of the contract is £65,000,000, and the procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition.

This tender opportunity for the Class 397 Train Services Agreement presents a substantial business growth avenue for suppliers offering high-quality maintenance solutions for electric multiple units. Businesses providing train maintenance, stabling, servicing, cleaning, and refurbishment services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method involves a competitive selection process, and interested parties need to ensure compliance with the tender submission terms and key deadlines to seize this lucrative opportunity for expanding their business operations.

## Notice

TPT is seeking SSQ submissions from suppliers for the provision of high-quality maintenance solutions for the fleet of twelve CAF built five car Class 397 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs). Train maintenance will be provided under a Train Services Agreement (TSA), for the Maintainer to provide train maintenance, stabling, servicing, cleaning and refurbishment services (as required). It should be noted that the vehicle owner will also be a contractual party to the TSA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TPT is seeking SSQ submissions from suppliers for the provision of high-quality maintenance solutions for the fleet of twelve CAF built five car Class 397 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs). Train maintenance will be provided under a Train Services Agreement (TSA), for the Maintainer to provide train maintenance, stabling, servicing, cleaning and refurbishment services (as required). It should be noted that the vehicle owner will also be a contractual party to the TSA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 19:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037767-2023
- 21 Dec 2023 at 19:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037766-2023
- 3 Oct 2023 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029063-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.tpexpress.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/84F8NW9J39
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Repair-and-maintenance-services-of-rolling-stock.-*Duplicated*/84F8NW9J39
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/

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