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Interior Train Cleaning

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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09 May 2025 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited, a private utility based in Sunderland, UK, is inviting tenders for a competitive flexible procurement process titled "Interior Train Cleaning". This process seeks suppliers for a comprehensive Train Presentation Service covering both interior and exterior cleaning for a minimum of 199 rail carriages, including services for the East West Rail. The procurement is within the services category, specifically targeting support and cleaning services for railway transport. The tender is currently open, with submissions due by 10th July 2025, and contracts expected to be awarded by 29th August 2025. The procurement stage is actively seeking bids, with shortlisting conducted through the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) and submission through the Market Dojo eSourcing portal.

This tender presents a substantial £15 million opportunity for service providers with expertise in railway cleaning services, aiming to enhance their business footprint. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in high-volume cleaning operations, capacity to work in dynamic environments such as the rail industry, and those meeting technical criteria like ISO certifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are welcomed, particularly if they can demonstrate economic robustness and technical proficiency aligned with the procurement's selection criteria. The emphasis on best and final offers similarly invites businesses capable of delivering quality services at competitive prices, fostering growth through a potential long-term relationship with a significant player in the UK's rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interior Train Cleaning

Notice Description

The introduction of a new hybrid Train Presentation Service contract, where the Supplier provides cleaning operatives for Chiltern Railways fleet including East West Rail (EWR). The scope of services includes Berth Cleaning, Heavy Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, and Exterior Cleaning (hand bashing) for a minimum of 199 rail carriages, ensuring adaptability to new rolling stock as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be granted dependent on meeting service level criteria and performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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