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Chiltern Railway Fire & Security Assets Maintenance

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:48

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04 Jul 2025 at 12:49

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01 Jul 2025 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance of fire and security assets of THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED has reached the award stage as of 9th January 2026. The contract, titled "Chiltern Railway Fire & Security Assets Maintenance," encompasses planned and reactive maintenance services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This selective procurement, conducted under a competitive flexible procedure, has been awarded to MARLOWE FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED. Valued at £2,100,000, the contract commences on 1st May 2026 and ends on 30th April 2031, with a potential extension until 2033, subject to mutual agreement. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 20th January 2026, with a future signature aimed for 30th January 2026.

This procurement initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of security equipment. The contract span of up to seven years with extension options offers a stable and potentially lucrative engagement for companies adept in the fire and security maintenance industry. Firms that can offer competitive pricing, robust safety standards, and demonstrable experience in similar projects will be well-positioned to bid for such tenders. The procurement process being selective suggests an emphasis on pre-qualified suppliers, enabling businesses with suitable credentials to grow through sustained work with a private utility like THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED.

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Notice Title

Chiltern Railway Fire & Security Assets Maintenance

Notice Description

Planned and reactive maintenance for all of Chiltern Railway fire & Security assets. PS1.7m over a 5+2 year optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05571e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001995-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

31625300 - Burglar-alarm systems

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Karen Hayward
Contact Email
procurement.department@chilternrailways.co.uk
Contact Phone
07976912100

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
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
TLG3 West Midlands, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLOWE FIRE & SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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