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Allerton TCC 331 Heavy Maintenance Feasibility

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 03:36.

Opportunity overview

We propose to evaluate the possible infrastructure solutions at Allerton TCC for feasibility and option selection assessments as per the outline scope below: - To evaluate and define optimal solutions for bogie drop, transfer, and storage facilities, as well as jacking systems and a potential shed extension, to support heavy maintenance operations for 3-car and 4-car Class 331 units, with future-proofing considerations. - 3 car HM cycle is due March 2028 and the 4 car units will commence Jan 2029 this report will determine if there is potential for a phased approach to enable 3 car maintenance to be undertaken with 4 car requirements being constructed at a later stage, and if it should be foreseeable that its possible undertake 3 car maintenance cycle, whilst being able to complete the required construction works for 4 car unit facilities. - The additional requirements for 4 car units to be maintained would be additional jacking equipment, shed extension to road 4 / 5 shed, foundations/pits and storage for the additional 4-wheel sets (2 old & 2 new) This feasibility and option selection project will identify the optimum solution to each issue. The solution must be deliverable, operationally efficient, represent value for money and meet NTL strategic objectives. The Selected option for each proposed scheme will form the work scope for the design phase. Completing this feasibility and option selection will allow the proposed schemes to commence at design stage, improving project delivery efficiency.

Classification

  • CPV22314000 — Designs
  • CPV79314000 — Feasibility study

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
ocds-h6vhtk-060e3d
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Jun 2026, 00:00
Ends
9 Dec 2026, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
22314000
Description
Designs
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79314000
Description
Feasibility study

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD72
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
A workshop will take place via teams on 12th February 2026 at 10:30am to engage with suppliers on the upcoming Allerton TCC 331 Heavy maintenance Feasibility scheduled to release on 2nd March 2026. This workshop will give suppliers a brief overview of the scope, the timelines of the tender, contract and how long the project is expected to run for. If you would like to attend the session please email the Project Manager and Procurement Manager and the Teams invite will be sent across to you. Please email: Clint.Ralphs@northernrailway.co.uk & Holly.Longcroft@northernrailway.co.uk
Due
12 Feb 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
006548-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
26 Jan 2026, 11:30
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-03076444

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
03076444

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PZCJ-2164-HJQZ

Address

Street Address
George Stephenson House
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO1 6JT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE21

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · York · UKE21 · YO1 6JT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD72 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. 006548-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·