HVAC Maintenance & Support for Class 170 and 158 Fleets[E13]

From the notice

Northern is intending to initiate a procurement process for the overhaul, ongoing support, and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems installed across its legacy BR fleets. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to, the inspection, servicing, repair, refurbishment, and performance testing of HVAC units to ensure continued compliance with safety, comfort, and operational standards. This may also include the supply of replacement components and technical support services. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate proven expertise in rail HVAC systems, the ability to deliver high-quality and reliable services, and the flexibility to support varying maintenance schedules and fleet requirements. At this stage, it is anticipated that the procurement will be conducted as two lots to reflect the difference in fleet types. This notice does not constitute a call for competition but is intended to inform the market of a future opportunity, register supplier interest, and provide market information to Northern in order to support its procurement process . Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor forthcoming publications for further details.[E5]

• ConditionDelivery location: UKC, United Kingdom.[E8]
• ConditionDelivery location: UKD, United Kingdom.[E6]
• ConditionDelivery location: UKE, United Kingdom.[E7]
• ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E9]
• DetailLot 1 runs from 1 Sept 2027 to 31 Aug 2029, extendable to 30 Aug 2031.[E3]
• The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

• RiskBidding has not opened. Scope and dates can change before the call for competition.[E10]
• UnknownNo submission deadline we could read in the notice data.
• UnknownThe notice does not state a value.
• UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

1. First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC

   The source published a planning or prior information notice. Bidding has not opened.

   Source document 102278-2026

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1. E1

   The buyer is NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED.

   Document 102278-2026, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

2. E2

   The notice is classified under CPV 50220000 (Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment).

   Document 102278-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/0/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

3. E3

   Lot 1 runs from 1 Sept 2027 to 31 Aug 2029, extendable to 30 Aug 2031.

   “2027-09-01T00:00:00Z to 2029-08-31T23:59:59Z”

   Document 102278-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

4. E4

   The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.

   Document 102278-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

5. E5

   The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

   “Northern is intending to initiate a procurement process for the overhaul, ongoing support, and maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems installed across its legacy BR fleets. The scope of the procurement will include, but not be limited to, the in…”

   Document 102278-2026, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

6. E6

   Delivery location: UKD, United Kingdom.

   Document 102278-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/1, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

7. E7

   Delivery location: UKE, United Kingdom.

   Document 102278-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/2, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

8. E8

   Delivery location: UKC, United Kingdom.

   Document 102278-2026, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

9. E9

   The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).

   Document 102278-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

10. E10

    This is a planning or market engagement notice. Bidding has not opened.

    Document 102278-2026, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

11. E11

    The notice was published on 28 Oct 2026.

    “2026-10-28T16:29:14Z”

    Document 102278-2026, field /date, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

12. E12

    Find a Tender gives the tender status as planned.

    Document 102278-2026, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

13. E13

    The notice is titled "HVAC Maintenance & Support for Class 170 and 158 Fleets".

    Document 102278-2026, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 16:50 UTC · source ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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