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Direct award of a Lease for Class 444/450 rolling stock

Leasing of 45 x 5-car Class 444 units and 127 x 4-car Class 450 units. The contract includes provisions for spares, special tools, and potential rental adjustments for rolling stock modifications. The agreement incorporates a direct agreement with the Secretary of State, allowing for a potential follow-on contract of up to 3 years upon expiry or termination of the primary services agreement.

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Awarded value
£347m
As published
Published
13 May 2025
Awarded
25 May 2025
Angel Trains
Contract length
60 months
Ends 25 May 2030

What the contract covers

Lease

Provision of rolling stock leasing services for passenger rail operations, including the supply of associated spares and specialist maintenance tools.

  • Lease of 45 x 5-car units of Class 444 rolling stock and 127 x 4-car units of Class 450 rolling stock
  • Provision of related spares and special tools

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Lease
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
60 months
Contract dates
25 May 2025 to 25 May 2030
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
34600000

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Lifecycle

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  2. Contract awardedto Angel Trains
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

South Western Railway Limited

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The supplier

Angel Trains

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/321613/direct-award-of-a-lease-for-class-444-450-rolling-stock
Buyer reference
Not published
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051276
Last checked
5 November 2026

South Western Railway Limited. Direct award of a Lease for Class 444/450 rolling stock. Contract award, 13 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/321613/direct-award-of-a-lease-for-class-444-450-rolling-stock (accessed 5 November 2026).