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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.
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
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 083930-2026
About the buyer
Transpennine Trains LimitedLast 12 months
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From notice 083930-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.