--- title: "Construction Framework - Depot & Stations Infrastructure Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Construction Framework - Depot & Stations Infrastructure Works Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2a4.json) ## Summary Northern Trains Limited, a public authority within the central government, is embarking on a procurement process to establish a Construction Framework Agreement targeted at infrastructure works across its Train Care Centre estate and stations in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an early market engagement session scheduled for 14th July 2026. This initiative is key to NTL's asset management and capital delivery strategy, and it focuses on work categories such as civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical enhancements, vital for supporting both current operations and the introduction of new rolling stock. The planning phase involves milestone engagements with potential suppliers to shape the procurement strategy, including a virtual session to discuss framework objectives, work scopes, and procurement timelines. This framework presents substantial growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those adept in handling complex, multi-discipline railway solutions and depot environments. Businesses capable of internal building fit-outs, component movement solutions, and environmental and energy management would be well-suited to compete. NTL seeks experienced contractors who adhere to industry best practices, ensuring high-quality delivery, safety compliance, and value for money. This long-term engagement model offers flexibility, allowing subcontracting and tailored packaging of tasks. Companies aspiring to expand their footprint in infrastructure projects within the rail sector stand to gain significantly from participating in this competitive framework opportunity. ## Notice Northern Trains Limited (NTL) intends to establish a Construction Framework Agreement to support the delivery of infrastructure works across its Train Care Centre estate and Stations. This Framework will form a key component of NTL's asset management and capital delivery strategy, enabling the efficient, consistent, and compliant delivery of works through a pre-qualified and capable supplier base. The Framework will be structured across a number of specialist lots to ensure the appropriate alignment of contractor capability with the diverse and technically complex requirements of depot environments. The proposed lots are as follows: -Lot 1- Internal Building Fit Outs Comprises of: - Fit Out -Storage & Spares -Waste Security -Fire Systems -Heating & Ventilation -Lot 2 Access and Component Movement Solutions Comprises of: -Access Solutions -Component Removal & Movement -Lot 3 Multi-discipline Railway Solutions and Integrated Major Projects Comprises of: -Fitout -Access Solutions -Component Removal & Movement -Storage & Spares -Waste Security -Fire Systems -Heating & Ventilation -Servicing Facilities: CET, Tanking, Sanding, Fuel, Ad Blue, Screen -wash, Oils, Fluids -Cleaning -Special Tooling -Electrification Works -Track/ permanent Way -Power, Mechanical and Electrical Installation -HV -Signalling -Telecoms -Civils & Buildings construction -Geotechnical -Environmental inc. Energy Drainage -Highways/ Road Transport/ Walkways -Systems -Assurance -Lot 4 Design & Build Specialist Train Servicing and Maintenance Solutions Comprises of: -Servicing Facilities: CET, Tanking, Sanding, Fuel, Ad Blue, Screen wash, Oils, Fluids -Cleaning -Special Tooling -Environmental inc. Energy The Framework is designed to facilitate the call-off of works packages on both a programme and project basis, providing flexibility, scalability, and value for money across a geographically dispersed portfolio of operational Train Care Centres and stations. Contractors will be required to deliver works in accordance with defined performance standards, operational constraints, and all applicable statutory and regulatory obligations, including those specific to the rail environment. Suppliers appointed to the Framework will be expected to apply industry best practice and draw upon their technical expertise to achieve the following key objectives: -Quality and Value Delivery: Deliver works to a high and consistent standard, ensuring cost efficiency and demonstrable value for money across all call-off contracts. -Flexible and Scalable Delivery Model: Provide a responsive service capable of delivering a range of works packages of varying complexity, scale, and location, including the ability to support concurrent delivery across multiple depots. -Safe and Operationally Compliant Execution: Ensure all activities are undertaken in full compliance with health and safety legislation, railway standards, and NTL operational requirements, maintaining a safe working environment within live depot settings. -Operational Continuity: Deliver works in a manner that minimises disruption to depot operations and supports the continued availability and reliability of rolling stock. -Asset Integrity and Longevity: Maintain and enhance depot assets in line with statutory requirements, relevant industry standards, and manufacturer guidance to ensure durability and whole-life performance. -Performance and Continuous Improvement: Operate within a structured performance management regime, contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiencies across the Framework term. NTL is seeking to establish collaborative, long-term relationships with Framework Contractors, underpinned by strong governance, effective contract management, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes across its works infrastructure portfolio. ### Planning Information Northern Trains Limited ("NTL") is seeking to undertake early market engagement with suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers in advance of a forthcoming procurement to establish a Train Care Centre & Stations Construction Framework. The proposed Framework will support the delivery of a programme of works across NTL's Train Care Cantres & Stations, including (but not limited to) civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and associated infrastructure upgrades required to facilitate current operations and the introduction of new rolling stock. NTL invites interested Suppliers to attend a virtual Pre-Market Engagement session, which will be held on: 14th July 2026 at 10:00am via Microsoft Teams The session will include a presentation delivered by the Project and Procurement Teams, outlining the strategic objectives of the Framework, the anticipated scope of works, and the proposed procurement approach. The session will provide insight into the following areas: -Overview of the Train Care Centres & Stations Construction Framework and programme objectives -Scope of works and technical requirements across the Train Care Centres & Stations -Anticipated lotting structure and delivery model (where applicable) -Procurement route, timelines, and key milestones NTL is also seeking feedback from the market to help inform the development of the procurement strategy, including: -Proposed contracting model (e.g. framework structure, call-off -mechanisms) -Packaging and subcontracting opportunities -Pricing approaches and cost management mechanisms -Commercial terms and risk allocation Following the engagement session, participating Suppliers will be invited to complete a short questionnaire to capture feedback on the proposed approach. NTL may also invite Suppliers to participate in one-to-one follow-up meetings, which are expected to take place shortly after the session. These meetings will provide an opportunity to explore feedback in greater detail, including views on constructability, delivery risks, and optimal commercial arrangements. Selection for these sessions will be at NTL's sole discretion. This pre-market engagement is being undertaken to inform NTL's approach and does not constitute a commitment to commence a procurement process. To express interest in attending the Pre-Market Engagement session, please email: - Amber Darby-Lunn (Amber.darby-lunn@northernrailway.co.uk) and - Daniel Yates (Dan.Yates1@northernrailway.co.uk) Please include your organisation's name, contact details and the name of attendees. A calendar invitation with joining details will follow. Suppliers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this preliminary market engagement exercise and that if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from the subsequent related procurement process. Engaging Suppliers will not receive preferential treatment in any procurement tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062387-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 14:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062387-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062387-2026 2nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.Northernrailway.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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