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Official procurement procedure
Station Painting and Platform Lining
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED: "Station Painting and Platform Lining". Published status: planning. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Average Price Reduction
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
2.9Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
PORTERBROOK LEASING COMPANY LIMITEDTop vendor: 58% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 59 active published awards; 10 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| PORTERBROOK LEASING COMPANY LIMITED | 1 win | £222,022,200 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 1 win | £158,239,856 |
| EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 1 win | £1,550,000 |
| MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES LIMITED | 1 win | £360,000 |
| STHREE PARTNERSHIP LLP | 1 win | £253,000 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT | Last source update10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationPainting work | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05ddf9 | ||
What is being bought
Northern Trains Limited (NTL) will be going to market for the procurement of Station Painting and Platform Lining across our network of train stations. These contracts form part of our commitment to providing customer-focused, professionally managed, and high-quality service that supports our long-term maintenance objectives.
The scope of services will be delivered with the aim of meeting performance and customer satisfaction requirements while ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and mandatory legislation. Suppliers will be expected to apply Best Industry Practice, alongside their expertise and experience, to meet the following key objectives:
• Deliver effective services that meet high-quality standards and demonstrate value for money.
• Offer flexible service delivery tailored to the specific needs of each location.
• Create a safe and comfortable environment for all station users.
• Maintain assets in line with current statutory and regulatory legislation, as well as manufacturer's guidance, to ensure maximum longevity.
We look forward to building productive and successful relationships with our selected Suppliers following the conclusion of this process.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to planning
10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT - Official notice release published
10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT - Buyer information updated
10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT - Procedure published
10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT - engagement
27 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT · scheduledNorthern Trains Limited ('NTL') is seeking early engagement with interested Suppliers ahead of launching two separate tendering activities: Station Painting Contract Platform Lining Contract A virtual Pre Market Engagement session will take place on the 27th of November 2025 at 10:00am via Microsoft Teams. This session will include a presentation from the Project Manager and Procurement Team, outlining the scope of the upcoming procurements and key requirements. The Market Engagement session will cover both contracts, and it is recommended for Suppliers to attend the session even if they are only interested in one. The session will provide insight into the following areas: - Specification - Locations - Procurement Timelines NTL will also seek feedback on: - Contracting Model - Subcontracting - Pricing Structure - Commercial Terms Following the session, attending suppliers will receive a short questionnaire to gather feedback on the proposed approach. NTL may subsequently invite selected participants to one-to-one virtual meetings in December 2025 to discuss feedback in more detail. These sessions aim to gather additional input on the proposed contract, commercial terms, and tender process, as well as address any key issues raised. Invitations will be issued at NTL's sole discretion. To express interest in attending the Pre-Market Engagement session, please email: - Sarah Nixon (sarah.nixon@northernrailway.co.uk) and - Luke Jones (luke.jones@northernrailway.co.uk) Please include your organisation's name, contact details and the name of attendees. A calendar invitation with joining details will follow. Suppliers should note that there is no obligation to take part in this preliminary market engagement exercise and that if they do not take part, it will not preclude them from the subsequent related procurement process. Engaging Suppliers will not receive preferential treatment in any procurement tender process, and this is in no way an indication of the selection of any organisation or a guarantee of future work.
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contracting authority GB-COH-03076444Documents (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 10 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |