--- title: "Track Maintenance Across Northern Trains Depots and Outstations" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2025-01-29" --- # Track Maintenance Across Northern Trains Depots and Outstations Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1.json) ## Summary Northern Trains Limited has initiated a tender process for "Track Maintenance Across Northern Trains Depots and Outstations," focusing on the railway services industry. This procurement, classified under CPV code 34941200 (Track Rails), involves comprehensive track patrolling and preventive maintenance across various depots in the North of England, including regions such as Heaton, Hull, Sheffield, and Manchester International Depot, among others. This negotiation procedure, with a prior call for competition, is in its tender stage and aims to finalise submissions by 28 February 2025. The initial contract term is five years with the possibility of a two-year extension, amounting to an estimated value of £7,500,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance, track repairs, and associated equipment servicing. Companies with expertise in routine inspections, emergency track services, and maintenance of signalling and overhead line equipment are particularly well-suited. Given Northern Trains' requirement for high standards of quality and adherence to the Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037, firms with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive maintenance solutions can leverage this to achieve business growth and establish a steady stream of work within the North of England's railway sector. ## Notice This covers the patrolling of track and carrying out preventative maintenance within the depots operated by Northern Trains at various locations across the North of England in accordance with the Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037 and associated standards along with Depot Lease agreements and their associated annexes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 the scope of works covers patrolling of track and carrying out preventative maintenance within the depots operated by Northern Rail across the North of England. This tender must ensure that Northern Trains limited delivers out its obligations under the Depot lease agreements, through a robust maintenance contract. The works are to be conducted in accordance with the Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037 and associated standards along with Depot Lease agreements and their associated annexes. This includes: - a)Routine track patrol Inspections for each depot location specified including routine Day to Day track maintenance work as outlined within the specification. b)6 monthly and annual full track inspections c)Track Maintenance Work Repairs Arising (Unscheduled Repairs) d)Planned track maintenance renewals (Planned Maintenance Works) e)Emergency Response to Track Defects, Derailments and Call Out Provision f)Maintenance of signalling equipment g)Maintenance of OHLE h)Maintenance of switch heating systems i)Annual independent track inspection The locations that this cover Heaton Depot Hull Botanical Gardens Sheffield Depot Skipton Depot Newton Heath Depot Blackpool Depot Barrow Depot Allerton Depot Wigan Springs Branch Depot Blackburn Depot Longsight, Manchester International Depot (MID) Neville Hill Depot Preston Depot Options: The initial term will be for 5 years with a 2 year option to extend the agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002925-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34941200 - Track rails ## Release History - 29 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002925-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4U5H357F2M - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Track-rails./4U5H357F2M - https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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