Wagon Wheelsets Overhaul (ITT)
Direct Rail Services Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
Direct Rail Services Limited is looking for suppliers for this contract (North West).
The estimated value is £11,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 62 months, up to 86 months with extensions, starting 18 January 2027.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 3pm, Monday 7 December 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 3pm, Thursday 12 November 2026
- Bids by
- 3pm, Monday 7 December 2026
How bids are scored
Technical 40% · Cost 60%
Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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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.
- Send clarification questions before 3pm, Thursday 12 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Monday 7 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - IDA Wagon Wheelset 18 January 2027 to 31 March 2032 What this lot coversLot 1 - IDA Wagon Wheelset Overhaul | — | £9,000,000 |
| Lot 2 - Wagon and Coaches Wheelset 18 January 2027 to 31 March 2032 What this lot coversLot 2 - Wagon and Coaches Wheelset Overhaul | — | £2,000,000 |
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 104893-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 107623-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
19Awards
4Suppliers it has used most
- AST Signs Ltd1 contract
- Associated Rewinds (Ireland) Limited1 contract
- NTT DATA Business Solutions Limited1 contract
- PSV Glass & Glazing Limited1 contract
- Sulzer Services UK Limited1 contract
From notice 104893-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2026, last updated 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.