Lot 1
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Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED →
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Northern Trains Limited (NTL) has concluded its procurement process for the provision of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) services for tanks, bunds, oil-water separators, pipework, and associated containment systems across its Train Care Centre network for a period of five years. The scope includes: Six-monthly servicing of oil-water separators in accordance with BS EN 858. Annual inspections of tanks in line with OFTEC guidance and SFG20 standards. Annual inspections of bunds in accordance with CIRIA C736 guidance. Pipework thickness testing and integrity assessments in accordance with API 570. The Supplier will be responsible for delivering compliant inspections, testing, reporting, and recommendations to support NTL's statutory, leasehold, and environmental obligations. Suppliers will be expected to apply Best Industry Practice, alongside their expertise and experience, to meet the following key objectives: • Deliver high-quality, effective services that demonstrate value for money. • Maintain assets in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and industry standards to ensure maximum longevity. • Support NTL's commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, including digital monitoring or predictive maintenance solutions where possible. We look forward to building a productive and successful relationship with our selected Supplier following the conclusion of this process.
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No planning milestones published.
No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.
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| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05f2f5 |
|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 076276-2026 |
| Latest release timestamp | Tue Aug 11 2026 13:31:13 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034248-2026 |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 0 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | award, contract | 076276-2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | tender | 034248-2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | planning | 081599-2025 |
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"description": "Northern Trains Limited (NTL) is preparing to procure a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contract and is seeking early market engagement with interested suppliers.\nNTL is inviting market feedback to help shape the upcoming tender process. We welcome input on key considerations and any expectations or suggestions suppliers would like us to take into account. As a suggestion, this might cover the following:\n• Specification\n• Key Performance Indicators / Service Level Agreements\n• Pricing Structure\n• Contract Term\n• Commercial Terms\nYour insights will help us ensure the final tender reflects best practice and delivers value for money.\nIt is anticipated that the formal tender process will commence in January 2026. We welcome input from suppliers during this engagement phase.\nMarket engagement will be conducted via email only, there will be no virtual or in-person sessions. To express your interest in this opportunity and provide any feedback, please email:\nSarah Nixon, Procurement Manager (sarah.nixon@northernrailway.co.uk)\nParticipation in this preliminary market engagement exercise is entirely voluntary. Suppliers who do not take part will not be excluded from the subsequent procurement process.\nPlease note:\n• Engagement will not confer any advantage or preferential treatment in any future tender.\n• This exercise is not an indication of supplier selection and does not guarantee future work or contract award.\nThe purpose of this exercise is solely to gather market insight and feedback to inform NTL's procurement strategy."
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