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Class 397 Heavy Overhaul Partner

Class 397 Heavy Overhaul Partner is a UK public sector tender from Transpennine Trains Limited (UK-wide), with an estimated value of £6m (excluding VAT). The closing date is .

Class 397 Heavy Overhaul Partner. Source: Find a Tender and Contracts Finder
BuyerTranspennine Trains Limited (Manchester)
Published
Closing date, 12:00 UK time
Estimated value£6m (excluding VAT)
CPV code34621000 — Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons
34621200 — Railway maintenance or service vehicles
60200000 — Railway transport services
CPV categoryTransport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Contract typeServices
ProcedureCompetitive flexible procedure
RegionUK-wide
Location—
Marked suitable forNot marked
SourceFind a Tender, notice 094586-2026

Read the full notice and documents on Find a Tender

Summary from the notice

TransPennine Trains ('TPT') operates a fleet of 12 Class 397 EMU trains along the UK West Coast Main Line rail network. TPT is seeking a supply chain partner to deliver these overhaul services, including but not limited to provision of an service delivery location to deliver services, transport of…

Official summary as published on Find a Tender (shortened).

How this procurement works

This uses the competitive flexible procedure (Procurement Act 2023). The buyer designs its own stages, often a request to participate first, then invited tenders. Read the notice for each stage and deadline.

Who can bid

The notice is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs. Small businesses can still bid if they meet the requirements, or join a consortium or a prime contractor's supply chain.

Closing date

94 days left: the deadline for tenders is , 12:00 UK time (as of ). Late submissions are normally rejected; check the notice for the exact time and how to submit.

Next steps

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  4. Prepare your response, including any social value questions, and submit before the closing date.

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