--- title: "EMR Class 170 C6 HVAC Overhaul /PS0045" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f2e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED" published: "2026-09-04" --- # EMR Class 170 C6 HVAC Overhaul /PS0045 Buyer: TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f2e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2e2.json) ## Summary Transport UK East Midlands Limited is seeking a specialist supplier for the HVAC overhaul element of its Class 170 C6 heavy maintenance programme. The work covers six three-car units, comprising 18 vehicles, and involves restoring HVAC equipment to an as-new performance standard, improving reliability, resolving obsolescence issues and extending operational life. The requirement is for railway equipment repair, maintenance and associated services. Delivery is in the East Midlands. The work supports the asset strategy of Transport UK East Midlands Limited and Beacon Rail, so suppliers should be able to work within the requirements of a rail fleet heavy-maintenance programme. The procurement is categorised as a service and is subject to the utilities regime. The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 18 September 2026 at 11:00, and tender submissions were due by 2 October 2026 at 11:00. The evaluation decision was scheduled by 25 November 2026. The contract period is 26 November to 31 December 2026, with an extension available until 31 March 2027 to complete the works. The estimated value is £670,000 excluding VAT, or £804,000 including VAT. There is one lot, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The award will be based on quality at 60% and price at 40%. Additional purchases may include Class 170 HVAC spare parts and related maintenance tasks. This opportunity suits rail engineering and rolling-stock maintenance suppliers with proven capability in HVAC overhaul, fault rectification, component replacement and planned examination support. Technical competence is needed to restore train HVAC systems to as-new performance, improve reliability, address obsolete equipment and support seasonal readiness across a sizeable Class 170 fleet. Suppliers should have the capacity to handle six three-car units, or 18 vehicles, within the required maintenance programme and to respond to additional parts and arising maintenance work linked to fleet condition and operational needs. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist rail maintenance firms as well as larger contractors. Experience of heavy maintenance programmes and rail asset strategies would be directly relevant. ## Notice EMR requires a supplier to deliver the HVAC overhaul element of the Class 170 C6 Heavy Maintenance Programme for six (6) three-car units, representing eighteen (18) vehicles. The Supplier shall restore HVAC equipment to an as-new performance standard, improve reliability, address obsolescence issues and extend operational life in accordance with EMR and Beacon Rail asset strategy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Additional purchases may include Class 170 HVAC spare parts (as required) and arising maintenance tasks linked to fault rectification, seasonal readiness checks and replacement of components identified during planned examinations. Quantities will vary depending upon fleet condition and operational requirements. EMR may also, where permitted under the Procurement Act 2023, award additional or repeat goods, services or works in accordance with applicable legislation. Renewal: The contract extension is required to allow completion of the contracted works, which are expected to be completed by 31 March 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084140-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £670,000 | | Lots value | £670,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | Central London | | Postcode | EC4A 3AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Castle Baynard | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment ## Release History - 4 Sep 2026 at 18:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084140-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084140-2026 4th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=2343&Culture=en-GB ## Notice URLs - 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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