---
title: "New Rolling Stock Procurement- Finance Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e79"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# New Rolling Stock Procurement- Finance Support Services

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e79

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited (NTL), operating from York in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for financial consultancy services under the project titled "New Rolling Stock Procurement - Finance Support Services." This award-phase contract aims to provide support for the financial evaluation of NTL's new rolling stock procurement. Granted on 12th February 2026, the contract is classified under the financial consultancy services sector (CPV code: 66171000), with activities primarily situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE21). The procurement method followed was a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, as facilitated by the Crown Commercial Services' MCF4 Lot 4 Framework. The project was awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, with contract value amounting to £351,247.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts and transportation projects. It's well-suited for large firms with proven capabilities in financial evaluation and modelling, tender assurance, and complex procurement processes. The awarded contract reflects a strategy to bolster NTL's financial oversight in its procurement operations, thus allowing businesses skilled in these areas to establish strong partnerships and influence in the rail transport sector.

## Notice

A new contract has been established to support with the financial evaluation of NTL's new rolling stock procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A new contract has been established to support NTL's financial evaluation of the new rolling stock procurement. The scope of services will include: -Development of a Whole Life Cost Model -Rolling Stock Tender Assurance -Fleet Financier Procurement Invitation to Negotiation development support -Fleet Manufacturer Procurement Evaluation -Fleet Financier Procurement Evaluation - Final Business Case support and assurance

Options: Can be extended for 1 year if required using the CCS Variation model via the MCF4 Framework.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call off from the Crown Commercial Services MCF4 Lot 4 Framework (RM6309) following a compliant direct award process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012659-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £351,247 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE21 York |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012659-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

## Provenance

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