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Class 158 Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) Modification
A public procurement published by Northern Trains Limited via Find a Tender.
- £1.8m
- Award value
- —
- Tender value
- 1
- Suppliers
- 1
- Awards
- 4
- Notices
- Contract
- Stage
Overview
Following the publication of the RAIB report into the Salisbury Tunnel Junction collision of October 2021 and a further collision in October 2024, where two Cl. 158 TfW units collided on the Cambrian line, Northern has begun to assess the case for installation of variable rate sanding (VRS) on the class 158 fleet. VRS systems apply sand to the railhead at a rate proportional to train speed maintaining the optimum 7.5g of sand per metre of rail, improving the wheel/rail interface adhesion far more than current SFRS systems. VRS has demonstrated that safe train stopping distances can be achieved irrespective of the railhead adhesion. Northern's 158 fleet consists of 53 units (Eight of these…
Key details
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Lifecycle stage
- Contract
- Status
- planned
- CPV classification
- —
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- £1,790,898
- Tender value
- —
- First published
- 21 May 2025
- Last updated
- 27 Jan 2026
Awards
1 award recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 00016033 | 27 Jan 2026 | pending | £1.8m |
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "Class 158 Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) Modification"?
Class 158 Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) Modification is a UK public-sector procurement published by Northern Trains Limited via Find a Tender.
Has "Class 158 Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) Modification" been awarded?
Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £1,790,898. The current lifecycle stage is "Contract".
Which suppliers are involved in "Class 158 Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) Modification"?
1 supplier is linked: SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED.
What is "Class 158 Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) Modification" worth?
The reported award value is £1,790,898.
When was "Class 158 Single Variable Rate Sanding (SVRS) Modification" published?
It was first published on 21 May 2025 and last updated on 27 Jan 2026, across 4 notices.
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