--- title: "New Drive Train Facility (NDTF)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058366" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058366" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058366.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058366.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORE CATAPULT" published: "2025-10-10" --- # New Drive Train Facility (NDTF) Buyer: ORE CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058366 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058366) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058366.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "New Drive Train Facility (NDTF)" has been completed under the guidance of ORE Catapult in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Galliford Try was awarded the contract to construct a new test rig foundation and drive train facility aimed at testing 23MW drivetrains and conducting integrated electrical testing. The tender, classified under the construction and building categories, was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to the GPA regulations. The process reached the award stage, with the contract date signed on the 8th of October, 2025, and is valued at £30,000,000, extending until the 24th of June, 2027. The facility is to be situated in North East England (region UKC21), and the contract was activated on the 9th of October, 2025. This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those companies involved in large-scale construction and engineering projects. With a significant budget allocated, companies that specialize in building construction, electrical testing, and infrastructural project management stand well-positioned to capitalize on similar developmental projects. The comprehensive open procedure allows a variety of organisations, from seasoned building contractors to companies with specialized project management skills, to demonstrate their prowess in delivering value through innovative and high-quality execution, thereby aligning with regional, technical, and commercial objectives. This engagement further strengthens business relations with entities such as ORE Catapult and extends the scope for future projects in similar high-tech and infrastructure domains. ## Notice This is a notification of Galliford Try Construction Limited being the preferred contractor for this project. The initial appointment will be until Design Freeze under PSC before progressing to the works contract. The overall scope is for the construction of a new test rig foundation and new drive train facility (NDTF) to enable testing of 23MW drivetrains and integrated electrical testing. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=985859706 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064027-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 24 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | £30,000,000 | | Awards value | £30,000,000 | | Contracts value | £30,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORE CATAPULT | | Additional buyers | TURNER & TOWNSEND | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Horsforth | | Westminster constituency | Leeds North West | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GALLIFORD TRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064027-2025 - 25 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059834-2025 - 14 Aug 2025 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048874-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046933-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064027-2025 10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059834-2025 25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048874-2025 14th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046933-2025 7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=985859706 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - 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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