Tender

Avanti West Coast Cleaning tender

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

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Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited, under the title "Avanti West Coast Cleaning tender," focusing on the services industry category. The tender encompasses hygiene and cleaning services, including station and office cleaning, waste management, car park cleaning, washroom services, pest control, and landscaping. The process is in the tender stage as of 24th September 2025, with the expression of interest deadline set for 27th October 2025. The contract is valued at £30.6 million gross and will be executed across various UK regions. This procurement follows a selective procedure, involving a pre-qualification stage and a competitive bidding process, culminating in an award period ending on 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and hygiene services, particularly those that can demonstrate consistent performance and innovation. Suitable businesses could range from small to medium-sized enterprises focusing on environmentally sustainable practices to larger firms experienced in comprehensive facilities management. The requirement for compliance with industry best practices and sustainability initiatives may offer a competitive edge to bidders with a proven track record in these areas. By participating in this tender, businesses have the chance to expand their service footprint within the UK's transport sector, potentially securing long-term partnerships with a prominent rail operator.

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Notice Title

Avanti West Coast Cleaning tender

Notice Description

Avanti West Coast (AWC) is committed to delivering a high-quality, safe, and welcoming environment across all areas of our railway operations - for our passengers, staff, and stakeholders. The scope of this contract is designed to ensure that AWC environments are not only clean and hygienic, but also well-maintained, safe, and compliant with all relevant legislation and industry best practices in line with SQR requirements. Our focus is on partnering with a supplier who can deliver consistent performance, demonstrate innovation in service delivery, and embed sustainable and socially responsible practices. OVERVIEW OF SERVICES * Station and office cleaning * Waste management aligned to Simpler Recycling legislation * Car park cleaning * Washroom services * Pest control * Landscaping and vegetation management and maintenance including planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further two years in 12 month increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a140
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059330-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

85142300 - Hygiene services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

90914000 - Car park cleaning services

90919000 - Office, school and office equipment cleaning services

90921000 - Disinfecting and exterminating services

90922000 - Pest-control services

90923000 - Rat-disinfestation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Additional Buyers

FIRST RAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
firstprocurementservices@firstrail.com, procurement.tenders@avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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