---
title: "Acquisition of Class 170 Rolling Stock Spare Parts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066747"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED"
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# Acquisition of Class 170 Rolling Stock Spare Parts

Buyer: TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066747

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## Summary

Transport UK East Midlands Limited has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of Class 170 Rolling Stock Spare Parts, set to improve the operational efficiency of their fleet. The contract was awarded directly to Transport for Wales Rail Limited for the supply of 1,217 essential components, including HVAC modules and electronic control units, compatible with the existing EMR Class 170 units. This high-value procurement, with a gross amount of £720,000, falls under the goods category and supports infrastructure availability through a specialised procurement stage that recognises the supplier as the sole capable provider. The procurement covers the delivery in the UK and adheres to utility special regimes. The contract period spans from 27th March to 30th April 2026, with the award notice published on 16th March 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities within the railway parts industry, specifically for businesses capable of producing complex components for rolling stock. Companies that specialise in railway systems or technical maintenance supplies might find opportunities to collaborate with suppliers on large-scale transportation projects. This contract underscores the importance of strategically aligning service offerings with client needs in niche markets, where compatibility and technical necessity might limit competition, offering an opening for technically proficient large-scale or speciality suppliers.

## Notice

EMR intends to award a contract to Transport For Wales Rail Limited (TfWR) for the purchase of 1217 spare parts for the Class 170 Fleet, including critical components such as saloon HVAC modules, cab HVAC Modules and electronic control and communication units (SACU and CACU). These parts are essential for maintaining operational availability, reducing downtime and supporting the long term sustainability of the EMR Class 170 Fleet.

### Procurement Information

Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 on the basis that only one supplier can deliver the required goods for technical reasons as the components originate from the TfWR fleet and are already compatible with EMR's Class 170 units. No reasonable alternatives or substitutes exist in the supply market. The contract supports fleet availability by mitigating supply chain risk, reducing downtime, and avoiding the high cost of new replacements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023269-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT FOR WALES RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 08:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023269-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021789-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023269-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021789-2026
  11th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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