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title: "Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c15"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens

Buyer: DIRECT RAIL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c15

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## Summary

Direct Rail Services Limited, a sub-central government authority based in Carlisle, is in the tender stage for the contract titled "Removal and Fitment of Class 68 and 88 Locomotive Windscreens." This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted via an open, below-threshold competition. The tender is active, with the deadline for submissions set for 28th May 2026. Businesses interested in providing windscreen replacement services at Crewe TMD should note the enquiry period ends on 21st May 2026. The contract, valued at £60,000 excluding VAT, is slated to begin on 22nd June 2026 and run until 21st June 2030.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for companies skilled in engineering and windscreen replacement services to expand their portfolio and engage with a reputable buyer. Firms experienced in locomotive maintenance and equipped with appropriate training and qualifications are ideally suited to succeed. With aspects such as quality, price, and compliance being key award criteria, businesses can leverage competitive pricing and high standards of service delivery to differentiate themselves. This tender will particularly appeal to companies looking to establish or reinforce their presence in the rail industry, offering long-term growth prospects through a four-year engagement.

## Notice

The contracting authority (DRS) is seeking a competent and experienced supplier to provide removal and fitment services for windscreens on Class 68 and 88 Locomotives during a four (4) year contract term. Further details can be found in the specification saved within the tender documentation on Atamis, https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome, CC30946 DRS does not consider itself bound by the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated procurement legislation (together the "UK procurement legislation") as they apply to a regulated below-threshold procurement, 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 and transparent process. The Buyer has voluntarily submitted a below threshold Tender Notice as published on the Central Digital Platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038243-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 50112120 - Windscreen replacement services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 16:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038243-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038243-2026
  27th April 2026 - Tender 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

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