Direct Rail Services (DRS) is pleased to invite expressions of interest in the sale of a number of high‑value surplus rail assets.

The sale includes four Class 57 locomotives:
• 57304
• 57307
• 57308
• 57309

In addition, a range of associated parts and materials is available, covering Class 57 and Class 37 locomotives, along with MK2 coaching stock components.

This represents a strong opportunity for operators, maintainers and heritage or specialist organisations to acquire proven rolling stock and spare materials from a leading UK freight and logistics operator.

Tender process

The sale is being conducted via the Atamis Tender Management system. Interested parties must register on Atamis in order to access and download the full tender documentation.

Atamis can be accessed at:
https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome

Atamis tender reference: C30348

The tender went live at 12:00 midday on Friday 24 April 2026.
The closing date for submission of bids is 12:00 midday on Wednesday 27 May 2026.

Important information

All assets are offered for sale as seen and where lying, without any warranty, condition or undertaking, including (without limitation) as to quality, maintenance status or fitness for a particular purpose.

Successful bidder(s) will be responsible for the removal of the assets from site, at their own cost and at times to be agreed with DRS.

DRS reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to withdraw any or all assets from sale at any time and without liability to actual or prospective bidders.

2026-04-27T09:32:04+01:00

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