--- title: "Class 68/88 Locomotive Windscreen Fitment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06660d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06660d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06660d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06660d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-03-10" --- # Class 68/88 Locomotive Windscreen Fitment Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06660d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06660d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06660d.json) ## Summary Direct Rail Services Limited is progressing with the procurement process for the windscreen fitment on Class 68 and 88 Locomotives, classified under repair and maintenance services of locomotives. The procurement falls within the services industry category and is being managed from Carlisle, United Kingdom. The current stage is planning, and feedback from the market engagement notice is due by 24 March 2026, with future communications anticipated from 30 March 2026. The procurement process is operating under the Procurement Act 2023, aiming to maintain fairness and transparency, although Direct Rail Services Limited reserves the right to deviate from this Act as required. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in locomotive repair and maintenance, particularly those capable of offering removal and fitment services for train windscreens. With a gross contract value of £60,000 GBP, it is tailored to accommodate SMEs, ensuring accessibility for smaller enterprises. Businesses with adequate experience and delivery capacity can compete effectively, contributing to their growth by engaging in work with a reputable public authority. The work will commence on 23 April 2026, extending over four years, allowing sustained business engagement and project development for successful bidders. ## Notice The contracting authority (DRS) is seeking a competent and experienced supplier to provide removal and fitment services for windscreens on their Class 68 and 88 Locomotives. 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. The RFI document can be found on our Atamis Portal: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome Atamis Reference: C29511 ### Planning Information This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to understand the market capability, experience, capacity and delivery approach, which will help shape NTS’s procurement strategy for future opportunities. The feedback received will inform NTS’s understanding of the market and enable effective planning to ensure sufficient lead time for suppliers to meet project deadlines. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021239-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives ## Release History - 10 Mar 2026 at 11:10 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021239-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 10:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021222-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 10:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021210-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021239-2026 10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021222-2026 10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021210-2026 10th March 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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