Pipeline

Provision of Alternative Transport Services (Rail Replacement)

  • NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

UK1: Pipeline notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-024765

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051d82

Published 22 May 2025, 1:03pm



Scope

Description

Northern is intending to initiate a future procurement process for the provision of alternative transport services (Rail Replacement) across its operating network.

The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to:

Pre-planned rail replacement transport services;

Emergency rail replacement transport services.

Co-ordination services.

Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in the delivery of alterative transport services in the rail environment, the ability to deliver high-quality and reliable services, and the flexibility to support varying operational requirements.

This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a potential future opportunity. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming

publications for further details.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 23 September 2027 to 22 September 2032
  • 5 years

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 60100000 - Road transport services

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 May 2026


Procedure

Special regime

Utilities


Contracting authority

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

  • Companies House: 03076444
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZCJ-2164-HJQZ

George Stephenson House

York

YO1 6JT

United Kingdom

Region: UKE21 - York

Organisation type: Public authority - central government