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title: "Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f258"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Transpennine Trains Limited"
published: "2026-09-04"
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# Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Delivery Partner

Buyer: Transpennine Trains Limited  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f258

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## Summary

Transpennine Trains Limited intends to appoint a heavy maintenance overhaul delivery partner for its Class 397 rolling stock. The service will involve developing an overhaul programme with Transpennine Trains and CAF Rail UK, carrying out the overhaul activities, and providing a suitable service delivery location. The partner will arrange transport between the operator’s nominated Longsight depot and its proposed facility. Work will also include pre- and post-overhaul inspections, testing, handback documentation and final acceptance with the Class 397 maintenance partner, Alstom. The supplier will work closely with the original equipment manufacturer on specified overhaul materials and provide fitting advice. This is a railway rolling stock repair and maintenance service to be delivered in the United Kingdom, with activity linked to Manchester and the supplier’s proposed location.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Transpennine Trains has announced its intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. The expected procedure is a selective competitive flexible procedure. The buyer expects a future notice on 23 September 2026 and has set 14 October 2026 at 12:00 as the expected deadline for expressions of interest. The planned process includes an initiation-to-participate shortlisting stage, followed by invitations to negotiate involving unit inspections, site visits, presentations and two negotiation rounds, then best and final offers. The single planned lot has an estimated gross value of £6,000,000. The expected contract period is 1 June 2027 to 30 June 2028, with an award expected by 31 March 2027. Evaluation is weighted 55% quality and 45% price, with economic and technical selection requirements.

The work is likely to suit established rail engineering, rolling stock maintenance and heavy overhaul providers with facilities capable of handling Class 397 units and supporting inspection, testing, refurbishment and acceptance activities. Suppliers should be prepared to provide or secure a fit-for-purpose overhaul site, manage movements to and from Longsight, and coordinate a structured programme with Transpennine Trains, CAF Rail UK, Alstom and the relevant original equipment manufacturer. Useful preparation will include demonstrating technical competence in rolling stock maintenance, locomotive or rail vehicle systems, wheelsets and braking components, together with the operational capacity to manage overhaul materials, documentation, testing and handback. The planned selection will assess economic and technical capability, while quality carries greater weight than price.

## Notice

TPT is seeking to appoint a heavy maintenance overhaul delivery partner, with a focus on: *Creating an overhaul programme in conjunction with TPT and CAF Rail UK *Delivering the Class 397 overhaul activities *Providing a service delivery location fit for purpose in which the overhaul activity will take place *Transportation to and from the Operator's nominated depot (Longsight) and the delivery partner's proposed service delivery location *Pre and post inspections, testing, handback documentation and final acceptance with the Class 397 maintenance partner (Alstom) *Close working with the OEM with regards to the delivery of specified Overhaul Materials and any advice required during fitment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083930-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | Transpennine Trains Limited |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode area | 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

- 34621000 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
- 50221300 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive wheelsets
- 50221400 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotive brakes and brake parts
- 50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2026 at 14:19 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083930-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083930-2026
  4th September 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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