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title: "Northern Trains CSO Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Northern Trains CSO Framework

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1f5

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## Summary

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The public procurement process initiated by Northern Trains Limited is currently in the planning stage for the "Northern Trains CSO Framework." This procurement, titled "Northern Trains CSO Framework," focuses on obtaining heavy maintenance, incident repair, corrosion repair, inspections, interior refresh, exterior repaint, and component overhauls for locomotives and rolling stock. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and it's planned to cover multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKE areas. Key dates include the publication of a future notice on 3rd August 2026, with the framework's contract period set to commence on 4th January 2027 and conclude on 3rd January 2031.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the railway maintenance and repair sector, particularly those specialising in services for locomotives and rolling stock. Given the framework's scope and the open procurement method, both large enterprises and SMEs focused on repair, maintenance, and reconditioning services can explore participation to significantly expand their business. The procurement's comprehensive service requirements are well-suited for companies with capabilities in engineering, technical inspections, and refurbishment services, thereby facilitating growth through long-term utility contracts under a special regime framework.

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## Notice

Northern Trains Ltd (NTL) is seeking to establish a Procurement Framework of suppliers capable of delivering Heavy Maintenance, Incident Repair, Corrosion Repair, Inspections, Interior Refresh, Exterior Repaint, Component Overhauls and associated services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048156-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
- 50223000 - Reconditioning services of locomotives
- 50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 14:51 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048156-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048156-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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