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title: "Mk4 Wheelset Overhaul Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b75f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Mk4 Wheelset Overhaul Programme

Buyer: LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b75f

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by London North Eastern Railway Limited, headquartered in York, UK, for the "Mk4 Wheelset Overhaul Programme," categorised under services related to railways. This direct award contract, valued at £2,232,000 gross, was granted to Wabtec UK Limited, the OEM, due to technical requisites and a lack of reasonable alternatives. The procurement method rationale was supported by Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. The programme, which involves the overhaul and refurbishment of Mk4 wheelsets, was awarded on 17 June 2026, and is scheduled to commence on 1 July 2026, running through to December 2027, with a potential extension until June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway maintenance and engineering services, particularly those familiar with OEM standards and safety-critical components. Companies with experience in the technical specifications, system validation, and engineering processes required for railway fleet maintenance would find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. The controlled mechanism for contractual extension, contingent upon delivery timelines, offers potential business growth and sustained engagement with a major railway operator.

## Notice

The contract covers the overhaul of Mk4 wheelsets to support the continued safe, compliant and reliable operation of the IC225 fleet. The scope comprises the inspection, overhaul, refurbishment, testing and certification of wheelset assemblies in accordance with approved fleet-specific technical standards and engineering requirements. The requirement includes the replacement of safety-critical components identified through inspection and condition assessment, including axle, wheel, bearing and brake disc elements where required. Such work will be delivered through an Additional Authorised Work (AAW) mechanism following strip-down and inspection. The services will be delivered as a managed overhaul programme to meet agreed fleet maintenance and operational requirements, including the provision, integration and validation of OEM-controlled components and technical interfaces where required.

### Procurement Information

The contract is awarded without competition pursuant to Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons and no reasonable and deliverable alternative exists. The requirement concerns the overhaul of Mk4 wheelsets, which is a safety-critical activity requiring compliance with fleet-specific engineering standards, approved technical specifications, validated component interfaces and established maintenance processes. The overhaul scope includes safety-critical components and interfaces that are subject to OEM-controlled technical requirements, proprietary specifications and approved validation processes. Delivery of the requirement requires access to the relevant technical information, approved engineering capability, fleet-specific tooling and established supply chain arrangements associated with the Mk4 wheelset system. Wabtec UK Limited is the OEM and approved system authority for safety-critical elements within the Mk4 wheelset system, including the axle-mounted segmented brake disc arrangement. The company holds the relevant technical specifications, design requirements and interface controls necessary to undertake the overhaul and validation of these components in accordance with approved standards. Delivery of the requirement is such that no reasonable and deliverable alternative exists. Any alternative approach would require substantial reengineering, reapproval and validation of safety-critical components, processes and interfaces, creating unacceptable safety, certification, operational and programme risks. Accordingly, competition is absent for technical reasons and the direct award is necessary and proportionate under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057275-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,860,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WABTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057275-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057275-2026
  17th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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