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title: "Supply of Class 91 Wheelsets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04698a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED"
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# Supply of Class 91 Wheelsets

Buyer: LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04698a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Class 91 Wheelsets" involves London North Eastern Railway Limited, a publicly-owned train operating company based in York, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets. The current stage is the award phase, with the latest contract signed on 7th October 2025. The service includes the overhaul of Class 91 wheelsets for the IC225 fleet operated by LNER, extending from February to November 2026. The procurement method was selective, executed via a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Interested suppliers were required to hold RISAS accreditation and the tender involved strict deadlines for registration and bid submission in 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway repair and maintenance services, particularly those accredited for the overhaul of powered wheelsets. Companies with the requisite expertise and accreditation can contribute to the maintenance of LNER's InterCity fleet, thereby potentially establishing long-term relationships with a public train operating company. The contract's scale and technical requirements suggest it is best suited for firms experienced in handling large-scale railway components and committed to maintaining high industry standards through ongoing accreditation. The use of a selective, negotiated procurement process also allows businesses to differentiate themselves through the quality of their service and compliance with technical specifications.

## Notice

LNER operates a fleet of 8 x InterCity 225 trains (the IC225 Fleet) consisting of 84 x MKIV coaches and 12 x Class 91 locomotives. The IC225 Fleet is leased from Eversholt Rail and maintained by Northern Trains at Neville Hill TrainCare Centre in Leeds. A contract has been awarded for the overhaul of 44 x Class 91 wheelsets including the accompanying gearboxes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The wheelsets will undergo either a H2 6 year overhaul (full life) or a H1 3 year overhaul (half-life), depending on the previous overhaul performed. The wheelsets are to be overhauled to EV/CI1056, Issue 8. The delivery schedule is projected to span from February 2026 to November 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065422-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,160,000 |
| Lots value | £4,160,000 |
| 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 | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50221300 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065422-2025
- 22 May 2024 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016123-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lner.co.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login
- https://www.lner.co.uk

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