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Provision of Alternative Transport Services (Rail Replacement)

Northern Trains Limited · Central government

In brief

Northern Trains Limited has announced plans to buy transport work. 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 5 years, starting 18 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 13 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the provision of alternative transport services (Rail Replacement) across its operating network. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to: Pre-planned rail replacement transport services; Emergency rail replacement transport services. Co-ordination services. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in the delivery of alterative transport services in the rail environment, the ability to deliver high-quality and reliable services, and the flexibility to support varying operational requirements. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a potential future opportunity. 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. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 047876-2026

About the buyer

Northern Trains LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

75

Awards

33
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From notice 047876-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.