Network Expansion: Rolling Stock Feasibility Study
Details
- Supplier(s)
- Stadler Rail Service UK Limited
- Value
- £372,000
- Duration
- 7 months
- Topic
- Rolling stock
- Published
- 8 September 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
The Authority intends to directly award a contract to Stadler Rail Schweiz AG to undertake 4 feasibility studies into modifications to the Class 777 Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (IPEMU), supporting the potential future expansion of the Merseyrail network. The proposed modifications are intended to enable Class 777 IPEMUs to operate effectively on potential extensions beyond the existing Merseyrail network, including routes without third-rail electrification and routes involving longer journey times. 1The feasibility work will examine overhead DC charging, alternative battery-charging arrangements, the installation of onboard toilets and the manufacture of additional IPEMUs or conversion of existing Class 777 EMUs into battery-powered units. ## Contract award Title: Network Expansion: Rolling Stock Feasibility Study
Timeline
- Completed: Award published8 September 2026Current notice
- Completed: Award date8 September 2026
- Next: Contract expiry date7 April 2027in 5 months
About the buyer
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority brings together six Merseyside councils and Merseytravel, and buys as a local authority with its own procurement team led by a Head of Procurement. Sourcing runs through a mix of open tenders and cross-government frameworks, including Crown Commercial Service agreements.
A forward-looking pipeline lists larger opportunities before they reach market.
Over the past 5 years, most of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's contract awards have been in business services, research and development and architectural and engineering services.
Decision makers
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| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@liverpool-city-region-combined-authority.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@liverpool-city-region-combined-authority.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@liverpool-city-region-combined-authority.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@liverpool-city-region-combined-authority.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@liverpool-city-region-combined-authority.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@liverpool-city-region-combined-authority.gov |
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