Tender

Platform Safety Lining and Visual Cues

TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Platform Safety Lining and Visual Cues," within the private utility sector in the United Kingdom. This tender, in the planning stage, involves the provision of safety lining services across operational platforms within the East Midlands Railway estate, covering 102 stations with varying footfall. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties are reminded of critical dates, including the expression of interest deadline on 29th April 2026 and the anticipated award conclusion by 18th June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 25th June 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £1,080,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on railway repair, maintenance, and associated services. It is particularly suited for companies with technical expertise in safety systems and the capability to manage a robust schedule of planned and reactive works. The tender allows an optional three-year extension, accommodating flexibility and potential additional purchases for ongoing operational needs. With Transport UK East Midlands being the buyer, SMEs are welcome and encouraged to participate, promising growth through collaboration with a key player in the transport sector. The procurement specific questionnaire and initiation to tender stages offer clear pathways for interested businesses to engage competitively.

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Notice Title

Platform Safety Lining and Visual Cues

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Platform Safety Lining, inclusive of white platform lining, yellow platform lining visual cues for operational platforms across the EMR estate. EMR are responsible for 102 stations which are a range of sizes and different number of platforms. Each station experiences a variety of footfall across commuting, business and leisure. The service will ensure a robust schedule of painting which is planned in advance and communicated with EMR. The service will also allow for an ad-hoc call out service for responsive works as identified by EMR in line with safety and EMR's Service Quality Regime (SQR) requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier will be expected to work to a planned schedule however there will be additional purchases for ad-hoc and reactive work.

Renewal: Optional 3 year extension in 1 year increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029889-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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