Class 397 Heavy Overhaul Partner

What the buyer is asking for

TransPennine Trains ('TPT') operates a fleet of 12 Class 397 EMU trains along the UK West Coast Main Line rail network. Having had their initial overhaul in 2026, additional overhaul activities will fall due 2028 - 2030. TPT is seeking a supply chain partner to deliver these overhaul services, including but not limited to provision of an service delivery location to deliver services, transport of units from home depot to proposed service delivery location, undertaking of overhaul services across full fleet, and co-ordination with the OEM for overhaul materials delivery management. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Railway-maintenance-or-service-vehicles%2C-and-railway-freight-wagons./26AB2J3NR5 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/26AB2J3NR5

How this is scored

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• 3%qualitySocial Value

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   7 Oct 2026, 10:50 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 69 days

   16 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 104 days

   20 Jan 2027, 12:00 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 175 days

   31 Mar 2027, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice7 Oct 2026, 10:23 BST094560-2026
2. Tender updated7 Oct 2026, 10:50 BST094586-2026

Payment terms

30 days

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender