---
title: "HVAC maintenance and support for legacy BR fleets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b0c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# HVAC maintenance and support for legacy BR fleets

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b0c

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited, a public authority under the central government, has announced a planned procurement process for the maintenance and support of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for their legacy British Rail fleets. The procurement is categorised under services with a focus on repair, maintenance, and associated railway services. The scope includes inspection, servicing, repair, refurbishment, and performance testing of HVAC units to meet safety, comfort, and operational standards across regions UKC, UKD, and UKE within the United Kingdom. Although currently in the planning stage, the procurement notice was published on 21 May 2025, with an anticipated notice date for further details on 4 August 2025. It is expected to run as a single lot from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2030.

This upcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HVAC systems in rail industry settings. Companies with proven expertise and the capacity to provide high-quality, reliable services, along with the flexibility to accommodate diverse maintenance schedules, will find this an attractive prospect. Moreover, the necessity for technical support services and spare components could further benefit enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive HVAC solutions. As this notice serves as a prior indication of potential demand, businesses are advised to prepare and align their capabilities to participate effectively for future opportunities.

## Notice

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the overhaul, ongoing support, and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems installed across its legacy BR fleets. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to, the inspection, servicing, repair, refurbishment, and performance testing of HVAC units to ensure continued compliance with safety, comfort, and operational standards. This may also include the supply of replacement components and technical support services. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in rail HVAC systems, the ability to deliver high-quality and reliable services, and the flexibility to support varying maintenance schedules and fleet requirements. At this stage, it is anticipated that the procurement will be conducted as a single lot to ensure consistency and streamlined service delivery across the network. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a potential future opportunity. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming publications for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023994-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023994-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023994-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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