--- title: "Class 323 Refresh" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05068d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05068d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05068d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05068d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2025-05-23" --- # Class 323 Refresh Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05068d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05068d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05068d.json) ## Summary Northern Trains Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Class 323 Refresh", under the open procedure method. This procurement, categorised in the services industry, focuses on repair and maintenance services related to railway rolling stock. The planned refresh involves 17 Class 323 trainsets, with options for two additional units, for branding alignment and maintenance requirements. The contract period is from 1st October 2025 to 30th April 2027, with works intended to commence in September 2025. This opportunity is planned for execution at Northern's Manchester International Depot (MID), located in the UKD region, requiring minimum modifications to facilities. Interested suppliers should monitor announcements as the tender goes live around June 2025. This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rail maintenance services, particularly those familiar with electrical multiple units. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender well-suited due to its open nature and suitability considerations. The tender process is to be accelerated, allowing businesses to mobilise quickly. The evaluation criteria place significant emphasis on commercial competitiveness, quality, and social value, providing a diverse range for businesses to showcase their strengths. Suppliers registered with RISQs against RICCL Code E.E.2 will have a pre-qualifying advantage, making them eligible to submit bids for this tender. ## Notice This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is being published to align with the requirements of the procurement act 2023 as to ensure that the correct notice type has been issued to to inform the market of a potential future opportunity. This notice should be read before the Planned Procurement Notice reference OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05068d. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming publications for further details. Scope of Procurement Northern (NTL) has 34 class 323's with 17 of these transferred from West Midlands Railway which are required to be brought in line with Northern's branding. The core aspect of the tender will be for 17 trainsets (51 vehicles) to be refreshed in line with NTL's specifications. The relevant specifications which can be provided upon request prior to the tender going live are (copies of these can also be found within the planned procurement notice issued above); PBMP2835 NTL Class 323 Interior Refresh - Issue 1D3 SoFPB23022-002-Northern CL323 Schedule of Finishes-Draft 3 In addition to the 17x trainsets the tender will provide an option for 2x additional class 323 trainsets which NTL are looking at bring onto lease as to cover timetable requirements whilst various other fleets are being taken out of service for repair works outside of the scope of this tender. NTL cannot guarantee that these 2 units are going to go through refresh however NTL asks that bidders provide an optional price should these units be refreshed. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: NTL may require 2x additional class 323's to be added to the refresh project ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025472-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 07:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025472-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 15:22 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016618-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025472-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016618-2025 23rd April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-800 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-801 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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