---
title: "Heaton Wheel Lathe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a045"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Heaton Wheel Lathe

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a045

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Heaton Wheel Lathe" is currently in the planning stage. It is initiated by Northern Trains Limited, a public authority in the central government sector, headquartered in York. This tender focuses on the construction industry, specifically the creation of a new wheel lathe at Heaton, UKC21, United Kingdom. The procurement will be conducted under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and falls under the special regime of utilities. The communication regarding the future notice is set for 1st July 2026. The contract period is planned from 1st September 2026 to 1st March 2027, with a gross value of £19,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those capable of undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable and encouraged to participate, as indicated by the contract's suitability criteria. The procurement process, which includes a planned competitive tendering stage, offers an excellent platform for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in utility-based construction projects while potentially partnering with a prominent UK rail company like Northern Trains Limited.

## Notice

Construct a new Wheel Lathe at heaton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047506-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 08:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047506-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047506-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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