Class 397 Heavy Overhaul Partner
The contract covers heavy overhaul services for TransPennine Trains Limited’s fleet of 12 Class 397 electric multiple-unit trains, which operate on the UK West Coast Main Line. TransPennine Trains is a UK rail passenger transport operator seeking a supply chain partner to complete additional overhaul activities due between 2028 and 2030, following the fleet’s initial overhaul in 2026. The supplier’s scope includes providing an appropriate service delivery location, transporting units from their home depot to that location, carrying out overhaul services across the full fleet, and coordinating with the original equipment manufacturer to manage delivery of overhaul materials. The estimated contract value is £6 million, with delivery taking place in the UK and the principal overhaul period running from 2028 to 2030. The critical qualification is the demonstrated capability to deliver comprehensive heavy overhaul services for the entire Class 397 fleet, including the required facilities, transport arrangements and OEM materials coordination.
Buyer: Transpennine Trains Limited. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £6m
- Bids close: 20 Jan 2027
- Location: Manchester
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 29 Apr 2027 to 28 Apr 2030
- Category: Railway maintenance or service vehicles, and railway freight wagons (34621000)
From the official notice
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
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 20 Jan 2027.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £6m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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