Train Fleet Cleaning Services

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        "description": "Train fleet cleaning services, including berth cleaning, turn-around cleaning, and exterior cleaning, more fully described in the Draft Contract, across Chiltern Railways' fleet, specifically class 165, 168, and 196 diesel multiple units, and mark 5A loco hauled by class 68 loco. The Services shall be performed at the following locations: * Aylesbury Depot * Aylesbury South Sidings * Banbury Depot * Birmingham Moor Street Station * Marylebone Station * Oxford Station * Stourbridge Depot * Wembley Depot The Supplier shall ensure trains are maintained in a safe, hygienic, and passenger ready condition in accordance with the performance standards set out in the Draft Contract. The Supplier is responsible for providing train cleaning operatives for the cleaning in a variety of ways a minimum of 263 rail carriages and ensuring adaptability to new rolling stock as required.",
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                            "description": "CHILTERN is entitled to terminate the Contract in full by giving not less than 3 months written notice. TUPE applies and any transfer of staff will be dealt with in accordance with TUPE. Have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: (a) Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = PS10m (b) Public Liability Insurance = PS10m (c) Professional Indemnity Insurance = PS5m (d) Product Liability Insurance = PS10m Comply with the Arriva Code of Conduct. Please see ITP for further details."
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