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title: "Depot materials tender - running maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a5bb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WM TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Depot materials tender - running maintenance

Buyer: WM TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a5bb

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by WM Trains Limited involves a framework for the provision of depot consumables necessary for rolling stock running maintenance. This procurement is categorised under the railway industry, focusing on goods such as oils, lubricants, and filters. WM Trains Limited, a public undertaking located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is the organising authority. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st October 2026, and the framework agreement is set to commence on 1st April 2027, lasting until 1st April 2031, with potential extension up to 2035. An open procedure will be used, providing a platform for competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of railway and tramway rolling stock components. The suitability criteria indicate openness to small and medium enterprises, expanding the tender's appeal to a range of suppliers capable of delivering depot consumable goods. With a total gross estimated contract value of £9,627,868, businesses with expertise in oils, lubricants, and maintenance materials for trains will find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their market reach in the rail transportation sector. The involvement of multiple potential calling authorities, including Network Rail and Train Operating Companies, broadens the scope for partnerships and sustained business growth.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of but not limited to depot consumables such as oils and lubricants, filters, greases, and other materials for rolling stock running maintenance. Additional information Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: a) under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or b) under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or c) in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. A list of some of the current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail passenger-contracts. (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail passenger-contracts.) Use and Access WM Trains is procuring on behalf of the Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) and will enter into the relevant framework agreement with the successful suppliers where such contract is awarded. The Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) are permitted to use the framework via subsequent call offs/schedule of works in accordance with section 1(3)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. However, WM Trains is responsible for the conduct of the procurement throughout and all correspondence and communication from suppliers is to be solely with WM Trains. Participating Authorities In addition to WM Trains, the Participating Authorities who may call-off under this framework are: * the Train Operating Companies * Network Rail Infrastructure Limited * Any holders of a passenger licence or a station licence granted pursuant to section 8 of the Railways Act 1993 and/or a passenger licence granted pursuant to regulation 6 of the Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 * DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or a successor parent to a Train Operating Company Novation or Assignment The framework agreement may be novated or assigned by WM Trains to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049515-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,023,224 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 10:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049515-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049515-2026
  27th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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