---
title: "Rail Replacement (Buses & Coaches)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051df8"
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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-051df8

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## Summary

TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED, acting as the contracting authority, has initiated a procurement process for Rail Replacement services involving buses and coaches. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting utilities. The process is currently at the planning stage, with key dates including a planned future notice on 16 November 2025. The contract, valued at £48 million, is set to commence on 29 August 2026 and conclude on 28 August 2029. Potential bidders should note the planned status and the inclusion of a renewal option for this opportunity.

This ambitious tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those familiar with providing buses and coaches or coaching services. Given the scale of the contract and the specific requirements, companies with experience in transport logistics and management will find this tender an excellent avenue for business growth. It offers a chance to build long-term partnerships with TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED and expand their reach in the public transport sector. The competitive nature of this tender suits established service providers with the capacity to deliver comprehensive transportation solutions.

## 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/024911-2025 |
| 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 13:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024911-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024911-2025
  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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