---
title: "OLE Monitoring for Class 730"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a0bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WM TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# OLE Monitoring for Class 730

Buyer: WM TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0bb

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## Summary

WM Trains Limited has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of six Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) monitoring systems specifically designed for Class 730 fleets. The systems are intended to be compatible with Class 350 fleets, aiming to enhance monitoring capabilities and facilitate early detection of OLE faults. This project is in the planning stage, with the procurement method identified as a direct award under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The notice was published on 22nd May 2026, with an important future notice date set for 30th August 2026. The locations covered by this procurement include multiple regions across the United Kingdom, indicating a widespread implementation plan within the railway transport services industry.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in railway infrastructure technology and monitoring systems. With a gross contract value of £1,884,000, the procurement allows suppliers to engage in a long-term project that offers both stability and potential for follow-up business, as the contract period extends from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031, with the possibility of renewal. Businesses experienced in utilities special regimes and capable of delivering high-tech monitoring solutions will find this contract particularly suitable, given the detailed requirements of the delivery and the direct communication channel with WM Trains Limited.

## Notice

6X OLE monitoring systems for the class 730 fleets to be compatible with class 350 fleets, enabling early identification of OLE faults and allow for timely alerts to Network Rail, helping prevent infrastructure damage, reduce delays and cancellations, and improve safety

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047700-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,570,000 |
| 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 | WM TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 10:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047700-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047700-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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