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02 May 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is currently in the Tender stage for a procurement titled "Winterisation", focused on the rail industry sector. This contract seeks a supplier for providing rail infrastructure gritting services, primarily involving platforms, car parks, and walkways. This service will be delivered across numerous regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement process follows a selective, competitive flexible method, aiming for shortlisted suppliers via the RISQS system. Noteworthy deadlines include a tender period ending on 30th June 2025 and an award period concluding on 1st August 2025, with the contract execution commencing on 1st September 2025 and potentially extending until 2030 contingent on performance.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in winter maintenance and facilities management. With an estimated contract value of £1,200,000, excluding VAT, companies specialising in infrastructure services, particularly those having the RISQS Product Code H.L.12.2 for Infrastructure Gritting, stand poised to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Businesses with a proven ability to deliver quality and cost-effective services could leverage this tender to expand their market presence and establish a long-term relationship with Chiltern Railways, provided they meet the rigorous technical and commercial criteria set forth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Winterisation

Notice Description

Procurement of a Supplier to carry out rail infrastructure gritting services on platforms, car parks, walkways etc. The total estimated value of these Services is PS1,200,000.00, excluding VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: After successful KPIs achieved. Chiltern Railways reserves the right to exercise the contract extension at its sole discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ca0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019237-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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