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24 Jul 2026 at 07:52

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited, a private utility organisation, is actively seeking suppliers via a competitive flexible procedure for the supply of lubricants. The procurement is for Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) fleet maintenance across Chiltern's network of depots, with an annual contract value estimated at £620,002 and a total potential value of £4.8 million over a seven-year period, excluding VAT. The contract is initially set for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The tender process, comprising six stages including a Non-Disclosure Agreement, an Invitation to Participate, and stages for tender submission and contract award, is currently in the active procurement stage. Interested parties should express interest by the 28th of August, 2026, with the award decision anticipated by the 16th of November, 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in lubricating oils and agents, and greases and lubricants. With its substantial scope and long-term potential, businesses experienced in technical, legal, and health & safety criteria are well-positioned to bid. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promising an inclusive competitive process. Companies equipped to meet the performance indicators and commercial cost criteria can leverage this tender as a platform for developing a sustained partnership with Chiltern Railways, thus securing a long-term revenue stream in the railway industry sector.

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Notice Title

Chiltern Railways - Supply of Lubricants

Notice Description

Chiltern Railways is undertaking this procurement exercise to appoint a supplier for the provision of lubricants across the Chiltern network of maintenance depots. The Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) fleet Class 165, Class 168 and Loco Class 68's operated by Chiltern requires a range of lubricants to support the fleet maintenance programme. The estimated annual contract value is PS620,002 per annum. The estimated overall value over 7 years is PS4.8m (exc. VAT) for the supply of lubricants (this estimated value includes any services ancillary to the supply of lubricants). Chiltern Railways intends to award a contract for an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract's duration is initially for five (5) years with an optional extension up to a further one, two (2) year period (5+2), seven (7) years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d219
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070003-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

09211000 - Lubricating oils and lubricating agents

24951000 - Greases and lubricants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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