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03 Aug 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

TransPennine Trains Limited, based in Manchester, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a service contract entitled "TPT607 - Cleaning & Presentation Services." This contract involves the provision of cleaning and presentation services across various components of TransPennine’s operational estate, including managed stations, train fleets, and associated facilities. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure with two stages: an Invitation to Participate (ITP) followed by an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN). Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 28th August 2026. The opportunity primarily falls under the industry category of cleaning and sanitation services, with significant business activities occurring in the UKD33 region. The anticipated contract period is from March 2027 to March 2029, with a potential extension based on performance and efficiencies.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale transport and office environments. Companies that are capable of providing high-quality services and demonstrate technical proficiency and competitive pricing will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Firms should be prepared for a two-stage tender process aimed at selecting qualified suppliers who can meet the rigorous technical and economic criteria set by TransPennine Trains. The value of this contract, estimated at approximately £27.67 million, offers significant growth potential for successful bidders within the utilities sector. Furthermore, the contract's suitability for small and medium enterprises, as indicated by TransPennine Trains, allows for a broader range of businesses to engage and compete.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TPT607 - Cleaning & Presentation Services

Notice Description

TransPennine Trains is running this procurement for the delivery of Cleaning and Presentation services, across its operational estate, encompassing stations, fleet, and associated facilities under the competitive flexible procedure. TPT is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver Cleaning and Presentation Services across: *Managed stations *Fleet (train cleaning and turnaround activities) *Offices, depots, and associated facilities To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Cleaning-and-sanitation-services./G92K5437U9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/G92K5437U9

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The original contract term is expected to be 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 lots of 12 months, based on satisfactory performance and efficiencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073109-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

90910000 - Cleaning services

90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

90919200 - Office cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,672,303 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,672,303 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2027 - 4 Mar 2029 2-3 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
TRANSPENNINE TRAINS 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6LT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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