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# EMR/SH/01 Class 360 Maintenance/Refurbishment Moves

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/emr-sh-01-class-360-maintenance-refurbishment-moves-ocds-h6vhtk-060378). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** Transport UK (Operations) Limited ("Transport UK") (formerly known as Abellio Transport Holdings Limited) is dedicated to offering safer, more reliable and easier rail journeys. A leading transport operating group, Transport UK focuses on transforming the industry and working with partners to offer a more convenient and better service to make people's lives easier. The requirements detailed in this document are, therefore, the minimum acceptable to EMR and the Supplier should consider where they are capable of development of services within their offer in order to meet EMR's requirements.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ABELLIO EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/abellio-east-midlands-limited-coh-09860485)
- **Published Value:** £2,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 February 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/emr-sh-01-class-360-maintenance-refurbishment-moves-ocds-h6vhtk-060378#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-060378`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/emr-sh-01-class-360-maintenance-refurbishment-moves-ocds-h6vhtk-060378#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Feastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com%2FS2C%2FDisplayModules%2FTradeModules%2FNegotiations%2FOpportunities%2FViewOpportunityEvent.aspx%3FEventID%3D2240%26Culture%3Den-GB)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/emr-sh-01-class-360-maintenance-refurbishment-moves-ocds-h6vhtk-060378#participate

## Description
Transport UK (Operations) Limited ("Transport UK") (formerly known as Abellio Transport Holdings Limited) is dedicated to offering safer, more reliable and easier rail journeys. A leading transport operating group, Transport UK focuses on transforming the industry and working with partners to offer a more convenient and better service to make people's lives easier. 
Transport UK runs train operators East Midlands Railway and West Midlands Railway (including its sub-brand, London Northwestern Railway), as well as the MerseyRail concession in a 50:50 joint venture with Serco. It operates Transport UK London Bus services with 700 buses on over 47 London routes, has recently invested in a major new depot and will shortly introduce electric buses on a number of its routes.
Midlands Limited is pleased and proud to be the operator of EMR. It's our vision to drive the East Midlands towards a brighter future, working in partnership to connect cities, support communities and create easier journeys for everyone.
EMR operates 21x Class 360 Electric Multiple Units between Corby and London St Pancras. The fleet is maintained at Bedford Cauldwell Depot; heavy maintenance, and a forthcoming fleet refurbishment, will be undertake at Siemens' depot at Northampton Kings Heath - Therefore, the units will require movement to and from Kings Heath for these maintenance events.
The Class 360s are a 4 car EMU, built by Siemens under the Desiro Classic series of trains. They are fitted with Dellner 12 couplers at a height of 925mm above Rail level. Braking is available through the electrical head via either PWM signal or 3 step braking with enhanced emergency braking.
Suppliers are requested to provide EMR with a proposal for the movement of Class 360 units between Kettering Depot Sidings and Northampton Kings Heath Depot. Additionally, we require the option for collection/delivery between Northampton Kings Heath Depot and Cricklewood A-E sidings.
EMR recognises that markets and businesses are changing at an ever-increasing pace. The requirements detailed in this document are, therefore, the minimum acceptable to EMR and the Supplier should consider where they are capable of development of services within their offer in order to meet EMR's requirements.
Aims
In delivering this contract, EMR requires the Supplier to undertake the following:
•	Safe Transportation - ensure the safe movement of Class 360 train sets, adhering to all safety regulations and standards and without damage
•	Timely delivery - planning and co-ordination to meet delivery schedules
•	Cost Efficiency - minimising costs whilst maintaining high standards of service
•	Flexibility and Adaptability - able to adapt to changing circumstances
•	Environmental Considerations - reducing the environmental impact through efficient logistics and use of eco-friendly practices.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 50200000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 12/07/2026 to 12/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F002170-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-12T10:57:51.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-02T21:59:01.481Z
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