---
title: "Track Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0419f9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0419f9.json"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2023-12-14"
---

# Track Maintenance

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0419f9

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## Summary

The Northern Trains Limited (NTL) has completed a procurement process for track maintenance services. The title of the procurement was "Track Maintenance," falling under the services category. The procurement method used was a limited tender with the rationale behind the award being the expiring contract with NTL's previous provider. The contract has been awarded for 12 months with a provision for early termination after 30 days. The buying organisation, NTL, is located in York, United Kingdom.

This tender for track maintenance services by NTL presents opportunities for businesses in the railway services industry. Companies experienced in railway-track maintenance services within the UK could compete for this contract. The procurement stage has concluded with an awarded status, creating a short-term opportunity for providers to offer essential services to NTL's various depot locations. The contract aims to ensure uninterrupted track maintenance operations at all NTL depots.

## Notice

Track Maintenance across all NTL depot and outstations inline with Network Rail Line Standard RT/CE/S/037

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This work consists of routine track patrol Inspections every two weeks for each depot location specified including routine Day to Day track maintenance work in line with Network Rail Line Standard RT/CE/S/037. From here the works are categorized into the following; 1. Planned track maintenance renewals (Planned Maintenance Works) 2. Track Maintenance Work Repairs Arising (Unscheduled Repairs) To capture the planned and unscheduled repairs and the live state of the track reporting is then provided which covers the following; 1. An Updated Track Condition Report each quarter 2. An Annual Track Maintenance Report

### Procurement Information

1st in Rail have been NTL's track maintenance provider from 2018 onwards however the contract in place has now lapsed without a permitted extension option. This direct award is to ensure that NTL remains protected by improved contract terms whilst necessary planned and unplanned safety critical works are undertaken to allow the depots to continue operating. The contract being awarded is to provide 12 months cover which will allow for a long term solution to be developed, tendered and implemented. To allow for change within this 12 month contracted period, the contract has a 30 day termination for convenience provision included. This will allow NTL to exit the agreement early once a longer term solution has been planned for and rolled out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036774-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036774-2023
- 15 Nov 2023 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033758-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

## Provenance

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