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Disability Access Train Ramps

Chiltern Rail Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Sep 2026 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 11:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chiltern Rail Limited is procuring portable disability access train ramps and an associated support service to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and other mobility-impaired passengers across its rail network, stations and fleets. The requirement covers the design, manufacture, supply, delivery and installation of ramps, including bespoke designs for complex platforms, mounting brackets, locking mechanisms and fixed storage or storage boxes. It also includes site surveys, fitment, inspection, preventative maintenance, fault repairs, warranty and extended support options, with staff training and user documentation available where required. The ramps are for Chiltern’s Class 196 and Class 165/168 trains and must provide consistent, safe access across stations and train types. This is primarily a goods procurement covering railway equipment, access ramps and related support equipment.

The procurement has reached tender: Chiltern Rail Limited invited offers through an open procedure using the Market Dojo e-sourcing portal. The enquiry deadline was 2 October 2026 at 12:00 BST, and the tender submission deadline is 9 October 2026 at 12:00 BST. The award decision is due by 13 November 2026. The contract is planned to run from 16 November 2026 to 15 November 2029, with an optional two-year extension to 15 November 2031. The estimated value is £1,500,000 excluding VAT, or £1,800,000 including VAT. There is one lot, and the award will be assessed on price at 40%, technical quality at 50%, and legal terms and conditions at 10%. Electronic submission is allowed in English.

This opportunity suits manufacturers and specialist rail-access suppliers able to design, produce, install and support portable ramps for different train and platform configurations. Suppliers need to provide aluminium ramps with an anti-slip finish, a minimum safe working load of 300kg, portable use with fixed storage, and an expected service life of up to 10 years with maintenance. Designs must comply with TSI/PRM-NTSN accessibility requirements and work with station-specific platform-train interface dimensions across the Chiltern network. Relevant capability includes site surveying, bracket or storage-box installation, inspection regimes, preventative maintenance, fault repair, warranty support and user training. Each ramp must have a certificate of conformance. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, including firms able to deliver through specialist partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disability Access Train Ramps

Notice Description

Chiltern Railways is seeking to enter into an agreement for the design supply, installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, and optional training services relating to portable Disability Access Train Ramps, to improve accessibility across its network. This will support the delivery of safe, compliant, and durable ramps suitable for wheelchair users and other mobility-impaired passengers and ensure consistency across all stations and fleets in scope.

Planning Information

The purpose of the engagement is to request information only, and will not formally begin the procurement nor constitute any commitment to undertake any procurement exercise. Any discussions are solely for the purpose of information gathering and planning purposes. The responses that you provide will help shape Chiltern Railways procurement strategy. Chiltern Railways are running a Request for Information relating to the design, manufacture, supply, delivery and maintenance of disability access train ramps. • Bespoke ramp design for complex platforms • Mounting brackets and locking mechanisms • Site surveys and fitment services • Preventative maintenance and inspection services • Repairs to faults raised by Chiltern • Staff training and supporting documents such as user guides as required. • Warranty and extended support options • Confirmation that all ramp designs are user-friendly and easy to deploy. Ramps are required for class 196 trains ramps Ramps are required for class 165/168 trains. Specification Requirements: Safe Working Load (SWL): Minimum 300kg Material: Aluminium with anti-slip finish Ramp Type: Portable with fixed storage (unless otherwise stated) Durability: Expected service life of up to 10 years with maintenance Ramp Compatibility: All ramps must comply with TSI/PRM-NTSN and be compatible with all train types used on the Chiltern Railway Network and station-specific PTI dimensions Storage: Brackets or storage boxes to be supplied and installed as required Certification: Certificate of conformance to be issued for each ramp Responses are sought electronically via reply to an MS Forms survey: https://forms.office.com/e/cCpLNRSRQ6 The survey should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Deadline for responses: 12th December 2025 Chiltern Railways reserves the right to extend this deadline at its discretion. Chiltern Railways reserves the right to conduct additional pre-market engagement not described in this notice to help meet the objectives of the PME.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e90a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086286-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

34953000 - Access ramps

35800000 - Individual and support equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2029 3-4 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
Chiltern Rail Limited
Additional Buyers

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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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