Class 397 Heavy Maintenance Overhaul Delivery Partner
Transpennine Trains LimitedEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
14 October 2026
Published
4 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
TPT is seeking to appoint a heavy maintenance overhaul delivery partner, with a focus on: •Creating an overhaul programme in conjunction with TPT and CAF Rail UK •Delivering the Class 397 overhaul activities •Providing a service delivery location fit for purpose in which the overhaul activity will take place •Transportation to and from the Operator’s nominated depot (Longsight) and the delivery partner’s proposed service delivery location •Pre and post inspections, testing, handback documentation and final acceptance with the Class 397 maintenance partner (Alstom) •Close working with the OEM with regards to the delivery of specified Overhaul Materials and any advice required during fitment
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Alstom Transport UK Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 28 Sept 2026ends 25 May 2031£68m
total awarded
- 2
Cubic Transportation Systems
2 contracts wonlatest 12 Jun 2026ends 26 Jul 2032£9m
total awarded
- 3
CAF Rail UK Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 11 Jun 2026ends 25 May 2032£79m
total awarded
- 4
Alstom Engineering and Services Limited
1 contract wonlatest 9 Oct 2026 - 5
Rock Rail TPE Plc
1 contract wonlatest 9 Oct 2026
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Transpennine Trains LimitedKey Dates
Published
4 September 2026
Submission deadline
14 October 2026
Notice type
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