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    ContractsCalibration Services for Train Maintenance Facilities
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    Calibration Services for Train Maintenance Facilities

    Northern Trains is conducting preliminary market engagement to develop a procurement strategy for calibration services supporting its Train Care Centre maintenance network across the North of England.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Yorkshire and the HumberPublished 13 Aug 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Yorkshire and the Humber

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 3 weeks ago.

    13 August 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Northern Trains Limited is conducting preliminary market engagement to understand supplier capability and capacity for providing calibration services across its Train Care Centre network in the North of England. The requirement includes calibration of mechanical, electrical and electronic measuring equipment; torque tools; UKAS-accredited calibration services; collection and return services; on-site and mobile calibration; digital certification management; and asset tracking solutions across multiple locations. Northern is seeking to gather market intelligence on service delivery models, innovative technologies, commercial approaches, and supplier experience before launching a formal procurement process. Interested suppliers are invited to: (1) complete a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by 24 August 2026 covering relevant experience, accreditation, geographic coverage, and digital capabilities; (2) attend a virtual engagement session on 3 September 2026 at 11:00am via Microsoft Teams to learn about operational requirements and provide feedback on service delivery models and pricing; and (3) potentially participate in one-to-one meetings or site visits at Northern's discretion. This engagement is preliminary and does not constitute a commitment to procure or a supplier selection process. To express interest, contact katie.hatton@northernrailway.co.uk with organisation name, contact details, and attendee information.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In facilities management, Northern Trains Limited has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e3b2
    NT
    Buyer
    Northern Trains Limited
    Sector
    Facilities Management