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title: "Class 195104 Crash Damage Repair"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cee5"
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buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED (NTL)"
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# Class 195104 Crash Damage Repair

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED (NTL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cee5

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) is inviting bids for the "Class 195104 Crash Damage Repair" project, falling under the industry category of rolling stock. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is focused on repairing unit 195104, which was involved in a derailment near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. The total estimated contract value is £2,000,000. The selective procurement method with a competitive procedure and negotiation is being employed. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 19 February 2025, and the repair process is expected to span a duration of 720 days after the contract is awarded.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in rolling stock repairs, especially those with experience in complex crash damage recovery. The contract’s focus on safe, efficient, and high-quality repair work makes it a lucrative opportunity for skilled SMEs and larger firms alike. Given the contract's one-off nature and sizeable value, businesses with robust technical capabilities and innovative repair methodologies are well-suited to compete, potentially establishing a lasting relationship with NTL for future projects. Moreover, successful bidders can gain prestige and credibility through association with a prominent UK rail operator.

## Notice

unit 195104 that was involved in a derailment near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, on 22 March 2024. The derailment was caused by a void in the ground approximately 150m from the mainline, leaving a section of unsupported track. When the train, passed over this section of unsupported track at 56mph the front three carriages of the train became derailed. The train struck a dry-stone wall running parallel to the track following the derailment. It remained upright and came to a stand with the rear of the train around 31m beyond the void. The objective of this tender is to engage with suppliers who possess the necessary skills, capacity, and technical expertise to complete a one-off repair for 195104 and return the unit back in a condition fit to return into passenger service. The focus of this tender is to establish a baseline cost and agreed methods of working to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality repair.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a one off requirement where the output is clearly defined however the methodologies and technical resources required to deliver the unit back to a condition where it can return to passenger service are unclear. As such the Negotiated Procedure has been selected so that Northern Trains can receive initial bids from the market and then engage with a shortlist of suppliers after the initial bidding process to refine and tailor proposals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000781-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED (NTL) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000781-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=916081233
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

## Provenance

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