AwardedAwarded 29 October 2026
Provision of Class 360 Maintenance/Refurbishment Moves
Transport UK East Midlands Limited · Private utility
In brief
Transport UK East Midlands Limited awarded this contract to GB Railfreight Limited on 29 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 13 July 2026.
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What the notice says
East Midlands Railway (EMR) operates a fleet of twenty-one (21) Class 360 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) on services between Corby and London St Pancras. The fleet is maintained at Bedford Cauldwell Depot, with heavy maintenance activities and fleet refurbishment works undertaken at Siemens' Kings Heath Depot, Northampton. The contract provides for the movement of Class 360 train units between Kettering Depot Sidings and Northampton Kings Heath Depot to support planned maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment activities. The contract also includes an option for train movements between Northampton Kings Heath Depot and Cricklewood A-E Sidings when required. The Class 360 fleet comprises…Read the full description
East Midlands Railway (EMR) operates a fleet of twenty-one (21) Class 360 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) on services between Corby and London St Pancras. The fleet is maintained at Bedford Cauldwell Depot, with heavy maintenance activities and fleet refurbishment works undertaken at Siemens' Kings Heath Depot, Northampton.
The contract provides for the movement of Class 360 train units between Kettering Depot Sidings and Northampton Kings Heath Depot to support planned maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment activities. The contract also includes an option for train movements between Northampton Kings Heath Depot and Cricklewood A-E Sidings when required.
The Class 360 fleet comprises four-car electric multiple units of the Siemens Desiro Classic platform, fitted with Dellner 12 couplers and compatible braking control systems to facilitate movement operations.
The appointed supplier is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient transportation of train units, including planning, coordination and delivery of movement services in accordance with all applicable railway safety requirements and operational standards.
Key objectives of the contract are:
Safe and damage-free movement of rolling stock.
Reliable and timely delivery of units to meet maintenance and operational schedules.
Efficient and cost-effective service provision.
Flexibility to accommodate changing operational requirements.
Minimisation of environmental impacts through efficient operational practices and resource utilisation.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| GB Railfreight Limited | £920,400 | Awarded 29 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 002170-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 104417-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 002170-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 January 2026, last updated 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.