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Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Delivery Partner

Transpennine Trains Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

Transpennine Trains Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £6,000,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 13 months, starting 1 June 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Express interest by: midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Criterion 1 55% · Criterion 2 45%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

TPT is seeking to appoint a heavy maintenance overhaul delivery partner, with a focus on: •Creating an overhaul programme in conjunction with TPT and CAF Rail UK •Delivering the Class 397 overhaul activities •Providing a service delivery location fit for purpose in which the overhaul activity will take place •Transportation to and from the Operator’s nominated depot (Longsight) and the delivery partner’s proposed service delivery location •Pre and post inspections, testing, handback documentation and final acceptance with the Class 397 maintenance partner (Alstom) •Close working with the OEM with regards to the delivery of specified Overhaul Materials and any advice required during fitment

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: www.delta-esourcing.com.
Register your interest before midday, Wednesday 14 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

4 September 2026Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 083930-2026

About the buyer

Transpennine Trains LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

CAF Rail UK Limited3 contracts
Alstom Engineering and Services Limited2 contracts
Alstom Transport UK Limited2 contracts
Cubic Transportation Systems Limited2 contracts
Rock Rail TPE Plc2 contracts
Bidvest Noonan (UK) Limited1 contract
Essar Oil (UK) Limited1 contract
London and North Western Railway Company Limited T/A Arriva Traincare1 contract

All tenders and awards from Transpennine Trains Limited

From notice 083930-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.