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CET Tank Cleaning and Water System Flushing Class 158 and Class 170 Fleets

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Transport UK East Midlands Limited, focusing on the scheduled cleaning and maintenance of CET tanks and water systems for Class 158 and Class 170 fleets. This contract involves thorough cleaning, defect reporting, and addressing bacterial risks at Etches Park Depot, Derby, and Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham. The industry category is cleaning services within the utilities sector. The direct award was given to TrainBits and More Limited, a supplier already familiar with the system requirements. The award date was 25 March 2026, with the contract period starting from 8 April 2026 to 8 April 2028.

This contract presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in rail services and cleaning processes. With the emphasis on compliance and operational performance, companies with existing competence in safety-critical water systems are positioned well to compete. The procurement method favoured continuity, reflecting the buyer's need for immediate service provision without disruption. Businesses capable of mobilising resources quickly and maintaining stringent waste disposal compliance can leverage their expertise to expand within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

CET Tank Cleaning and Water System Flushing Class 158 and Class 170 Fleets

Notice Description

Provision of scheduled CET tank cleaning and flushing. Scheduled water system cleaning and flushing. Annual attention to all Class 158 and 170 vehicles. Reporting of defects and provision of completion reports. 24 hour attendance for identified bacterial risk notifications. Provision of trained operatives, tools, consumables, RAMs, waste disposal compliance. Services undertaken at Etches Park Depot, Derby and Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham.

Procurement Information

EMR intends to make a direct award to Train Bits and More Limited on the basis that: The Supplier already provides the services and holds the approved method statements, RAMS and competency framework required for immediate delivery. Continuity of service is necessary to ensure compliance with safety critical water system and toilet maintenance requirements. A change in supplier at this stage would risk system failure, potential health issues (including legionella) and operational disruption. The suppliers existing mobilisation, depot access permissions and trained personnel are required to maintain statutory compliance and operational performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06740d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£451,324 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAINBITS AND MORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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