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Classes 165 and 168 Tripcock Valve Overhaul Services

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:43.

Opportunity overview

This procuurement is for the provisdion of overhaul services for Classes 165 and 168 Trip cock valves. The trip cock valves are to be overhualed to a Chiltern Railways specification to improve the reliability of the valves and in turn the fleets to which they are installed. The specification consists of a core scope with a list of mandatory change components and also componenets that are changed on condition following inspection. The trip cock valves have not been overhauld recently so some valves could be excessively worn. Where this is the case, additional services could be required over and above the core specification to return the valves to a serviceable condition. Whilst the overhaul services are ad-hoc in nature, it is expected that output volume will be circa 40 valves per annum.

Awarded to

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TRENT INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£990k
Awarded
11 Dec 2025
Award ID
2
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 05415135
Location
Nottingham, UKF16, NG9 6RZ, United Kingdom
Published award value
£990k
Awarded
7 Nov 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 02140843
Location
Newton Aycliffe, UKC14, DL5 6SH, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV50221000 — Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
  • CPV50222000 — Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Lots

  • Lot 1£990k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ENG2097
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
8 Aug 2025, 17:00

Procedure

Features
The process consists of Three stage procedure. Stage 1 - Invitation to Participate (ITP), which includes a procurement specific questionnaire which all bidders are required to complete. Bidders who were successfully shortlisted in Stage 1 were invited to participate in Stage 2. Stage 2 - Invitation to Submit Final Tenders (ISFT). Stage 3 - Preferred Bidder Stage. The highest scoring Bidder in stage 2 will be invited to engage in further discussions as part of a Preferred Bidder stage. This stage will be used to finalise the draft contract terms and conditions,

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
27 Oct 2030, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
14 Oct 2025, 23:59

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
990,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,188,000

Options

Description
Additional unforseen ad-hoc services, over and above the core overhaul specifications.

Renewal

Description
a 12-month extension is permitted within the terms of this contract, subject to the supplier sucessfully meeting the service levels and KPIs as set out in the contract.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical capability questions
Type
quality
Description
Please refer to the ITT document for additonal information.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial proposal
Type
price
Description
Please refer to the ITT document for additonal information.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Legal
Type
quality
Description
Please refer to the ITT document for additonal information.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
26 Oct 2030, 23:59
Starts
27 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
26 Oct 2031, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to the ITP for more information.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Please refer to the ITP for more information.
Criterion 3
Description
See ITT document for additional information.
For Reduction
Yes

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKJ13
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50221000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
Entry 2
Id
50222000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Description
Market Dojo - ePorcurement platform Use Invitation Code: 20763076BF to access the tender documents.
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
038540-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
9 Jul 2025, 12:00

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-03007939
Name
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC23
Country
GB
Locality
Sunderland
Postal Code
SR3 3XP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Admiral Way

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
privateUtility
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Private utility

Identifier

Id
03007939
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Ian Norman

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PNPV-7838-DRMN
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-02140843
Name
SABRE RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC14
Country
GB
Locality
Newton Aycliffe
Postal Code
DL5 6SH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Grindon Way

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
02140843
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PNYH-8851-PCHT
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-05415135
Name
TRENT INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKF16
Country
GB
Locality
Nottingham
Postal Code
NG9 6RZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 Regan Way Chetwynd Business Park

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
05415135
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PLVM-7619-JCVG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
7 Nov 2025, 00:00
Status
pending
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
7 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50221400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of locomotive brakes and brake parts

Value

Amount
990,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,188,000

Options

Description
Additional unforseen ad-hoc services, over and above the core overhaul specifications.

Renewal

Description
a 12-month extension is permitted within the terms of this contract, subject to the supplier sucessfully meeting the service levels and KPIs as set out in the contract.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
072039-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
7 Nov 2025, 13:27

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-02140843
Name
SABRE RAIL SERVICES LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
12 Dec 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
11 Dec 2030, 23:59
Starts
12 Dec 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
11 Dec 2031, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
18 Nov 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
11 Dec 2025, 00:00
Status
pending
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
11 Dec 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
50221400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance services of locomotive brakes and brake parts

Value

Amount
990,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,188,000

Options

Description
Additional unforseen ad-hoc services, over and above the core overhaul specifications.

Renewal

Description
a 12-month extension is permitted within the terms of this contract, subject to the supplier sucessfully meeting the service levels and KPIs as set out in the contract.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
082001-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
11 Dec 2025, 13:44

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05415135
Name
TRENT INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
12 Jan 2026, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
12 Jan 2031, 23:59
Starts
12 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
12 Jan 2032, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
22 Dec 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sunderland · UKC23 · SR3 3XP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ12 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ13 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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