Class 397 Heavy Overhaul Partner

Buyer
Transpennine Trains Limited
Value
£6,000,000
Closes
20 January 2027
Where
Manchester
Type
Open tender

In plain English

TransPennine Trains needs a specialist partner to overhaul their fleet of 12 Class 397 electric trains between 2028 and 2030. The partner must provide a service facility, transport the trains there, carry out full overhauls, and coordinate spare parts delivery with the train manufacturer.

What the buyer wants

• Provide or secure a service delivery location (workshop/facility) capable of handling railway train overhauls • Arrange transport of 12 Class 397 EMU trains from the home depot to your service location • Deliver complete overhaul services across the entire fleet • Coordinate with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for parts procurement and delivery management

Likely requirements

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This contract requires specialized rail industry expertise, a purpose-built or certified maintenance facility, and the capacity to handle 12 large electric trains simultaneously: most small trades will lack the infrastructure, accreditations, and technical knowledge required.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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