--- title: "Supply of Class 66 Traction Motors - UTEX/Service Exchange Model" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d98.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-07-30" --- # Supply of Class 66 Traction Motors - UTEX/Service Exchange Model Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060d98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d98.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Supply of Class 66 Traction Motors - UTEX/Service Exchange Model" is managed by Direct Rail Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Carlisle, United Kingdom (UKD12). This initiative falls under the goods category with additional services, prominently featuring traction motors, classified under CPV code 16730000. The procurement took place using an open method, ensuring broad participation, with the contract now marked as complete as of the latest update on 30th July 2026. Key aspects of the procurement included an open tendering stage, with a notice published initially in January 2026, and the contract set to run from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2029. Significant milestones included the award decision date on 26th May 2026, and a standstill period concluding on 9th June 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying traction motors or relevant components, particularly those familiar with the UTEX/Service Exchange Model. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly poised to benefit given the tender’s SME-focused bid acceptance policy, as demonstrated by the engagement with companies like Associated Rewinds (Ireland) Limited. Companies with a strong capacity to deliver technical quality alongside cost-competitive pricing stand to gain, as the evaluation criteria heavily weighted both technical capabilities and cost considerations, with pricing accounting for 80% of the evaluation. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their market presence and establish long-term relationships with sub-central government organisations such as Direct Rail Services Limited. ## Notice Supply of Class 66 Traction Motors - UTEX/Service Exchange Model DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the "UK procurement legislation") on the basis that, operating commercially, it is not a public authority, nor does it carry out any utility activities. Accordingly, this Procurement is not, and does not purport to be, subject to UK procurement legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, Tenderers are put on notice that the publication of this document and any other document that relates to this Procurement (including the relevant tender notice) is published voluntarily and nothing in this document, or any other document that DRS publishes in relation to this Procurement, should be construed as purporting to give rise to rights or obligations under UK procurement legislation. That said, DRS intends to operate a fair process which broadly aligns with certain key aspects of the competitive flexible procedure under the PA23 and which aligns with the objectives of section 12(1)-(3) of the PA23. ### Planning Information Direct Rail Services, part of Nuclear Transport Solutions is considering a UTEX/Service Exchange Model for the supply of Class 66 traction motors. Documents can be found https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome DRS is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for this procurement and is therefore advertising this opportunity on the Central Digital Platform. By doing so, it does not become a public authority and DRS reserve the right to deviate from the PA23 at its discretion but will preserve the principles of fairness and transparency. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072043-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | 25 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | £395,000 | | 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 | DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA6 4SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ASSOCIATED REWINDS (IRELAND; SULZER SERVICES (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery ### Codes - 16730000 - Traction motors ## Release History - 30 Jul 2026 at 09:31 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072043-2026 - 29 May 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050916-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 10:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028374-2026 - 27 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028335-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022336-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 15:26 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006300-2026 - 23 Jan 2026 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006294-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072043-2026 30th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050916-2026 29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028374-2026 27th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028335-2026 27th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022336-2026 12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006300-2026 23rd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006294-2026 23rd January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.directrailservices.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sulzer.com/en ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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