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    ContractsClass 397 Train Fleet Heavy Overhaul Services
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    Class 397 Train Fleet Heavy Overhaul Services

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    73d
    20 Jan 2027 · in 10 weeks

    TransPennine Trains seeks a partner to deliver heavy overhaul services for its 12 Class 397 trains between 2028 and 2030, including facility provision, logistics, maintenance work, and OEM coordination.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 7 Oct 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closes
    73d
    20 Jan 2027 · in 10 weeks

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£6,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closes
      20 Jan 2027
      73 days left
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Lifecycle

    Open

    73 days left to bid. Opened 1 month ago, deadline 20 Jan 2027.

    7 Oct 2026Today20 Jan 2027

    Brief

    TransPennine Trains (TPT) operates 12 Class 397 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains on the UK West Coast Main Line. Following initial overhauls in 2026, the fleet requires comprehensive heavy overhaul services between 2028 and 2030. TPT is seeking an experienced supply chain partner to deliver these critical maintenance services. Key requirements include: providing a dedicated service delivery facility; arranging transport of train units from the home depot to the service location; executing full overhaul work across the entire 12-train fleet; and coordinating with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for materials procurement and delivery management. This is a significant multi-year contract opportunity for organizations with rail maintenance expertise and appropriate infrastructure.

    Track record

    5 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, TransPennine Trains Ltd has awarded 5 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. ALSTOM ENGINEERING AND SERVICES LIMITED2× · 40%
    2. CAF Rail UK Limited2× · 40%
    3. Rock Rail TPE Plc1× · 20%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, LOOKERS GROUP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078246

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