Extension of Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Alstom Transport UK Limited for Class 397 vehicles that are already operated on the TPE rail network

In preparation for an award of a National Rail Contract from the Department for Transport to Transpennine Express Limited (operated by First Group), it is intended to extend the TSA with Alstom Transport UK Limited for the fleets of trains currently under a TSA with Alstom Transport UK Limited. The TSA is expected to be extended in accordance with paragraph II.2.4 below. The Contracting Authority will observe a 10 day standstill period from the date of issue of this notice prior to entering into the TSA extension with Alstom Transport UK Limited. The Standstill Period will end on 10th April 2023. Please see PIN Ref (published by DfT) : 2022/S 000-006951 Dated 15th March 2022.