Scope
Description
This PME document in relation to the Crane Operations & Maintenance Services Contract.
DRS are currently developing the sourcing strategy and want to test some of our assumptions and understanding with the market to ensure that we offer an opportunity that is of interest and one that you feel you would be comfortable in responding to in the future.
Please use the following link for Atamis - 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 30 August 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50531400 - Repair and maintenance services of cranes
Engagement
Engagement deadline
6 January 2026
Engagement process description
Market Engagement
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 February 2026
Contracting authority
Direct Rail Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBJ-7645-CMHD
Regents Court, Baron Way
Carlisle
CA6 4SJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stephen Tomassen
Email: stephen.tomassen@ntsglobal.uk
Website: https://www.directrailservices.com/
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government