---
title: "2x Additional Cl. 769s to be leased to support driver training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05150c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# 2x Additional Cl. 769s to be leased to support driver training

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05150c

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority in the central government based in York, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process under the direct award method to enhance its fleet with the lease of two additional Class 769 rail units. These units, leased from Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited, will facilitate driver training and ensure seamless operation between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road/Stalybridge as per the May and December timetable changes. The procurement, covering goods in the rolling stock sector, aims to meet short-term requirements aligned with existing driver traction knowledge. One unit is available until 20 November 2025, and the other until 31 January 2026, with provisions for potential extension. The contract period starts on 5 June 2025 and may extend to the end of May 2026, considering the standstill period ending on 4 June 2025.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity primarily for large-scale rolling stock leasing companies, similar to Porterbrook Leasing Company Limited, who specialize in providing rail solutions. By being part of such leasing agreements, businesses can leverage their expertise in maintaining and operating rail units, particularly those suited for specific training and operational needs. Companies that offer tailored rolling stock solutions and have the required industry certifications and route clearances would find themselves well positioned to compete in similar tenders, potentially leading to further collaborations within the UK's rail industry.

## Notice

The lease of 2x Class 769s to be maintained at Allerton and operating services between Southport and Manchester Oxford Road/ Stalybridge. These units are being added to the existing fleet as to ensure that driver traction knowledge training can be undertaken whilst also delivering services required as part of the May & December Timetable changes without having to operate units in a short formed arrangement. 1 of these units will be available to Northern until 20th November 2025 and the other until the 31st January 2026.

### Procurement Information

within the Rolling Stock Market as there is no other suitable rolling stock currently available to fulfil Northern's short-term requirements that align with existing driver traction knowledge that have the required route clearance for the lines needed to operate Northern timetable commitments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £376,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTERBROOK LEASING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 16:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021961-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026948-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021961-2025
  15th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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