Class 158 and class 170 Spares and Consumables / PS0022
Transport UK East Midlands Limited · Private utility
In brief
Transport UK East Midlands Limited is looking for suppliers for this contract (East Midlands).
The estimated value is £34,800,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 25 January 2027.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 11am, Monday 5 October 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Bids by
- 11am, Monday 5 October 2026
How bids are scored
Quality 60% · Price 40%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1648 awards in the last 12 months).
Tender documents
The buyer expects to buy this again around January 2029.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1: 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2029 What this lot coversLot 1: Consumables for Classes 158 and 170. | — | £5,800,000 |
| Lot 2 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2029 What this lot coversLot 2: Class 158 repairables | — | £5,800,000 |
| Lot 3 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2029 What this lot coversLot 3: Class 170 repairables | — | £5,800,000 |
| Lot 4: Combined award for spares, repairables and consumables for Class 158 and Class 170 fleet. 25 January 2027 to 24 January 2029 What this lot coversCombined award for spares, repairables and consumables for Class 158 and Class 170 fleet. This Lot will not be awarded if Lot 1,2 and 3 are awarded. | — | £17,400,000 |
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045093-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 083247-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 083824-2026
Last time this was bought
- Awarded
- 17 November 2025
- Value
- £1,808,400
Matched on Transport UK East Midlands Limited, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.
About the buyer
Procurements
50Awards
29Suppliers it has used most
- Alstom Engineering and Services Limited3 contracts
- Esso Petroleum Company Limited2 contracts
- Worldline IT Services UK Limited2 contracts
- Altcom Limited1 contract
- Cubic Transportation Systems Limited1 contract
- Encompass Engineering Solutions Limited1 contract
- Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited1 contract
- Icomera UK Limited1 contract
From notice 045093-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 May 2026, last updated 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.