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HVAC Maintenance & Support for Class 170 and 158 Fleets

Northern Trains Limited · Central government

In brief

Northern 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 notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

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 11 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Northern is intending to initiate a procurement process for the overhaul, ongoing support, and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems installed across its legacy BR fleets. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to, the inspection, servicing, repair, refurbishment, and performance testing of HVAC units to ensure continued compliance with safety, comfort, and operational standards. This may also include the supply of replacement components and technical support services. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in rail HVAC systems, the ability to deliver high-quality and reliable services, and the flexibility to support varying maintenance schedules and fleet requirements. At this stage, it is anticipated that the procurement will be conducted as two lots to reflect the difference in fleet types. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a future opportunity, register supplier interest, and provide market information to Northern in order to support its procurement process . Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming publications for further details.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 102278-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 106228-2026

About the buyer

From notice 102278-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 October 2026, last updated 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.