Supply of Routine and Corrective Maintenance Services for Class 170 Diesel Rolling Stock

CrossCountry operate the most extensive passenger rail franchise in Britain. It calls at more than 100 station, serving 7 of the 10 largest cities in the UK. As part of the planning for a future direct award from the Department for Transport, CrossCountry is seeking to invite expressions of interest and tenders for the supply of maintenance services for its Class 170 (Turbostar) diesel fleet.

CrossCountry currently operates 80 Class 170 vehicles, comprised of 2 and 3-car variants. The Class 170 fleet was built between 1998 and 2002 and is fitted with a diesel drive with a hydraulic transmission.

The maintenance services required are expected to comprise all light maintenance activities (levels 1 to 4 maintenance), planned maintenance tasks, defect repairs, supply of materials, fuelling, stabling, associated labour and depot access to complete the work. CrossCountry is also expecting that interested applicants will be able to offer technical support knowledge to improve and develop the Class 170 fleet.

The contract term is expected to be between 4 and 8 years, commencing in late 2023 or 2024. Interested applicants should note that the further direct award from DfT is not guaranteed.

Interested parties should register their interest in taking part by emailing Brian.Holland@crosscountrytrains.co.uk to receive further information. A supplier selection stage will be used to evaluate applicants' suitability to proceed to the tendering stages.