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Track Maintenance Across Northern Trains Depots and Outstations

Northern Trains Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:21.

Opportunity overview

This covers the patrolling of track and carrying out preventative maintenance within the depots operated by Northern Trains at various locations across the North of England in accordance with the Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037 and associated standards along with Depot Lease agreements and their associated annexes.

Classification

  • CPV34941200 — Track rails

Lots

  • the scope of works covers patrolling of track and carrying out preventative maintenance within the depots operated by Northern Rail across the North of England. This tender must ensure that Northern Trains limited delivers out its obligations under the Depot lease agreements, through a robust maintenance contract. The works are to be conducted in accordance with the Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037 and associated standards along with Depot Lease agreements and their associated annexes. This includes: - a)Routine track patrol Inspections for each depot location specified including routine Day to Day track maintenance work as outlined within the specification. b)6 monthly and annual full track inspections c)Track Maintenance Work Repairs Arising (Unscheduled Repairs) d)Planned track maintenance renewals (Planned Maintenance Works) e)Emergency Response to Track Defects, Derailments and Call Out Provision f)Maintenance of signalling equipment g)Maintenance of OHLE h)Maintenance of switch heating systems i)Annual independent track inspection The locations that this cover Heaton Depot Hull Botanical Gardens Sheffield Depot Skipton Depot Newton Heath Depot Blackpool Depot Barrow Depot Allerton Depot Wigan Springs Branch Depot Blackburn Depot Longsight, Manchester International Depot (MID) Neville Hill Depot Preston DepotValue not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6f1
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
28 Feb 2025

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
34941200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Track rails

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

written

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
the scope of works covers patrolling of track and carrying out preventative maintenance within the depots operated by Northern Rail across the North of England. This tender must ensure that Northern Trains limited delivers out its obligations under the Depot lease agreements, through a robust maintenance contract. The works are to be conducted in accordance with the Network Rail Line Specification RT/CE/S/037 and associated standards along with Depot Lease agreements and their associated annexes. This includes: - a)Routine track patrol Inspections for each depot location specified including routine Day to Day track maintenance work as outlined within the specification. b)6 monthly and annual full track inspections c)Track Maintenance Work Repairs Arising (Unscheduled Repairs) d)Planned track maintenance renewals (Planned Maintenance Works) e)Emergency Response to Track Defects, Derailments and Call Out Provision f)Maintenance of signalling equipment g)Maintenance of OHLE h)Maintenance of switch heating systems i)Annual independent track inspection The locations that this cover Heaton Depot Hull Botanical Gardens Sheffield Depot Skipton Depot Newton Heath Depot Blackpool Depot Barrow Depot Allerton Depot Wigan Springs Branch Depot Blackburn Depot Longsight, Manchester International Depot (MID) Neville Hill Depot Preston Depot

Options

Description
The initial term will be for 5 years with a 2 year option to extend the agreement.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Name
Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
cost
Description
50%

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND),NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-114177
Name
Northern Trains Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE21
Locality
York
Postal Code
Yo1 6JT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
George Stephenson House, Toft Green York YO1 6JT

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
RAILWAY_SERVICES
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Railway services

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Trains Limited

Contact

Name
rory walker
Telephone
+44 7876858459
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-134586
Name
northern trains limited

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
York
Postal Code
Yo1 6JT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
George Stephenson House, Toft Green York YO1 6JT

Identifier

Legal Name
northern trains limited

Contact

Telephone
+44 7876858459

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · York · UKE21 · Yo1 6JT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC
  • Delivery location · UKD

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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