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title: "Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cbfa"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED"
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# Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Partner

Buyer: TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cbfa

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transpennine Trains Limited involves planning a tender for a heavy maintenance overhaul partner for Class 397 rolling stock. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically relating to repair and maintenance services of rolling stock, with an estimated contract value of £6,000,000. This process is in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement currently under schedule. Relevant to businesses located in the United Kingdom, the overhaul programme will commence in August 2028 and conclude by July 2030. Key deadlines include responding to market engagement by 27th July 2026 and anticipating a future notice by 5th October 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in rolling stock maintenance and associated services, such as parts supply and reconditioning. Companies equipped with the capacity to handle complex, long-term maintenance projects will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their service offerings. Firms with expertise in managing high-mileage overhauls and executing intermediate maintenance activities can solidify their standing in the public transportation sector, leveraging the prominent buyer's network and project scope to accelerate growth.

## Notice

It is anticipated that the heavier maintenance overhaul programme this process seeks a delivery partner for, will begin in 2028 and run until no later than mid-2030 and will include tasks at the 750,000 Wheelset Overhaul (WOH), 900,000 Overhaul (OH), 1,500,000 Overhaul (OH) and 1,800,000 Overhaul (OH) mile periodicities. It may also include the Intermediate Maintenance Activities ('IMA') exams. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Rolling-stock./593W45EQ62 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/593W45EQ62

### Planning Information

Interested Parties should download the PME information and Response Document and provide their responses to the questions. TPT reserves the right to hold follow up 121 meetings with Interested Parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066787-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2028 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPENNINE TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock
- 34631400 - Wheel axles and tyres and other parts of locomotives or rolling stock
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
- 50224000 - Reconditioning services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066787-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066787-2026
  15th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/593W45EQ62
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Rolling-stock./593W45EQ62
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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