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GRIP 5-8 Construction Barrow New Shed and Wash
Northern Trains Limited · Central government
In brief
Northern Trains Limited has announced plans to buy construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £12,200,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 6 months, starting 1 December 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
GRIP 5-8 Construction Barrow New Shed and Wash- Works
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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 047488-2026
About the buyer
Northern Trains LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
76Awards
33Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Colt Construction Ltd3 contracts
- Forte Engineering Ltd2 contracts
- Office Insight Limited2 contracts
- Picow Engineering Limited2 contracts
- Sella Controls Limited2 contracts
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From notice 047488-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.