Scope
Description
Locomotive Wrap Design, Removal and Re-livery of Class 68 and 88 Fleet over a three-year programme.
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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.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 November 2025
Engagement process description
RFI for livery issued on Atamis
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Contracting authority
Direct Rail Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBJ-7645-CMHD
Regents Court, Baron Way
Carlisle
CA6 4SJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government