Stale Pre-tender

European Train Control Systems (ETCS) on Class 195 & 331 Fleets

Details

Topic
Support services for railway transport
Published
21 May 2025

Tender description

In preparation for NWR led infrastructure improvements across the North of England any rolling stock that operates on the network will need to be fitted with corresponding compatible on-board ETCS equipment, Northern intends to award a contract for the design, supply and fitment of ETCS equipment and its associated materials, maintenance and technical service for its Class 195 & 331 trains.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published21 May 2025
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About the buyer

Northern Trains Ltd operates passenger rail services across the North of England as a publicly owned local transport organisation. DfT Operator has run the company since Northern returned to public ownership in March 2020. All active tendering opportunities are advertised through Delta, the company's e-tendering portal. Suppliers of safety-critical goods, works and services register on RISQS to gain audited status. Crown Commercial Service and Achilles Link Up frameworks are also recognised routes into the supply chain. A published pipeline lists upcoming tendering opportunities for engineering, construction and safety-critical projects each year.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Northern Trains Ltd's contract awards have been in construction work, repair and maintenance and architectural and engineering services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 63711000 · Support services for railway transport

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