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Train Fleet Cleaning Services

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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05 Dec 2025 at 17:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is actively seeking suppliers for its "Train Fleet Cleaning Services" tender, focusing on cleaning services for its diesel multiple units and loco-hauled fleet. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 5th January 2026, and the anticipated contract award by 2nd March 2026. The services are to be provided at various locations including Aylesbury Depot, Banbury Depot, and Marylebone Station, classified under railway transport and cleaning services categories. This competitive flexible procedure will guide bidders through four stages, concluding with the contract award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in railway cleaning services to solidify their presence in the transport support services sector. With the contract value estimated at £12.5 million, it is an attractive proposition for companies with the capacity to handle extensive cleaning operations, especially those familiar with the fleet specifications described. Organisations with strong technical expertise, economic stability, and relevant qualifications like ISO certifications will find this opportunity well-suited to leverage their skills and potentially extend their contract beyond the initial term based on performance. Small and medium-sized enterprises are also encouraged to apply, provided they meet the outlined selection criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Train Fleet Cleaning Services

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be granted dependent on the suppliers performance throughout the contract, including service level criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f033
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080368-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Postcode Area
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, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

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