---
title: "Rail Replacement (Buses & Coaches)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051dca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-22"
---

# Rail Replacement (Buses & Coaches)

Buyer: TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051dca

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## Summary

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, is initiating a planned procurement process for "Rail Replacement (Buses & Coaches)". This tender focuses on providing rail replacement services, specifically involving buses and coaches, in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice on 16 November 2025. The contract period is set from 29 August 2026 to 28 August 2029, with potential for renewal. With an estimated contract value of £48,000,000, the procurement falls within the services category under a special regime for utilities.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses dealing with transport services, particularly those specialising in buses and coaching services. Companies experienced in delivering large-scale transportation solutions or those looking to expand their operations in the utilities sector could find this tender appealing. The procurement method promotes competitive bidding, ensuring a fair chance for well-positioned transportation firms to secure a significant contract within the UK market.

## Notice

Rail Replacement services required for RPR (Buses & Coaches) To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952308211

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024858-2025 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 79998000 - Coaching services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024858-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024858-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952308211
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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