Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bdf-2aa7-73cd-9f07-64e5ef6cc7c6/framework-seat-repairs [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Framework Seat Repairs [WM Trains Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wm-trains-limited) Estimated value £1,536,960 Published 26 Aug 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Framework for the provision of repairs to rolling stock seats including but not limited to dilapidation repairs, moquette and foam replacement, fire safety assessments, and other repair services. ### Additional information Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of ### Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: - under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the ### Railways Act 1993 or - under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or - in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. A list of some of the current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail) passenger-contracts. ([gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail) passenger-contracts.) ### Use and Access ### WM Trains is procuring on behalf of the Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) and will enter into the relevant framework agreement with the successful suppliers where such contract is awarded. The Participating Authorities (as more particularly defined below) are permitted to use the framework via subsequent call offs/schedule of works in accordance with section 1(3)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. However, WM ### Trains is responsible for the conduct of the procurement throughout and all correspondence and communication from suppliers is to be solely with WM Trains. ### Participating Authorities ### In addition to WM Trains, the Participating Authorities who may call-off under this framework are: - the Train Operating Companies - Network Rail Infrastructure Limited - Any holders of a passenger licence or a station licence granted pursuant to section 8 of the ### Railways Act 1993 and/or a passenger licence granted pursuant to regulation 6 of the Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2005 - DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122\) or a successor parent to a Train ### Operating Company ### Novation or Assignment The framework agreement may be novated or assigned by WM Trains to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance. Read full description ## CPV classification Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipmentMiscellaneous repair and maintenance servicesRailway transport services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06a50c-2026-08-26T12:15:13+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06a50c-2026-08-26T12:15:13+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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