Planning

Provision of Graffiti Detection System

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Govia Thameslink Railway, a private utility company located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Graffiti Detection System". This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting electronic detection and analysis apparatus, as well as graffiti removal services. The initiative aims to improve the detection, control, and cleanliness of toilets on trains by implementing innovative technology solutions. Businesses can submit their responses to the market engagement notice by 16 January 2026. The planned contract period for the project is from 5 April 2026 to 7 June 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in electronic detection systems, security technologies, and facilities management to collaborate with a major railway operator. Enterprises that can provide innovative solutions to enhance detection times and improve vandalism deterrents will find this tender particularly advantageous. The focus on advanced technology solutions to manage and maintain railway facilities opens avenues for technology firms and service providers aiming to expand within the public transportation sector. The tentative value of the contract is £250,000, making it a sizable opportunity for industry participation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Graffiti Detection System

Notice Description

GTR's focus for this EMES is to identify and evaluate innovative technology solutions capable of detecting the application of graffiti in concealed toilet environments. The objective is to enhance facilities management, improve detection timescales; improve conviction rates, working toward providing an active deterrent in undertaking vandalism, and improve the cleanliness and safety of public and staff accessible toilets on trains To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997699342

Planning Information

As part of this EMES, GTR is requesting that Suppliers review and understand the requirements in this document and draft a response in the form of the following for discussion with GTR: The response must be submitted in GTR’s ‘Delta’ Portal in the form of one document (limited to size 11, Ariel font) utilising the sections outlined below. 3.6Response required: We request that Suppliers review this EMES and provide a response to the objectives for the potential solutions available to meet the requirements from GTR. Key Requirements Contents of the Supplier response should be based on the following format: 1.Response to Section 3.4 – High Level Outcomes 2.Response to Section 3.5 – Risks and Opportunities Identified

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078611-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

90690000 - Graffiti removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY
Contact Name
Mark Stevens
Contact Email
mark.stevens1@gtrailway.com
Contact Phone
000000000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 6BL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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