Scope
Reference
C29392
Description
Traction Motors (Class 66) pre market engagement
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 16730000 - Traction motors
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 February 2026
Engagement process description
Direct Rail Services, part of Nuclear Transport Solutions is considering a UTEX/Service Exchange Model for the supply of Class 66 traction motors.
Documents can be found https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
DRS is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for this procurement and is therefore advertising this opportunity on the Central Digital Platform. By doing so, it does not become a public authority and DRS reserve the right to deviate from the PA23 at its discretion but will preserve the principles of fairness and transparency.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Contracting authority
Direct Rail Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBJ-7645-CMHD
Regents Court, Baron Way
Carlisle
CA6 4SJ
United Kingdom
Email: stephen.tomassen@ntsglobal.uk
Website: https://www.directrailservices.com/
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government