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title: "Interior Train Cleaning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fc7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Interior Train Cleaning

Buyer: THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fc7

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## Summary

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited, a private utility based in Sunderland, UK, is inviting tenders for a competitive flexible procurement process titled "Interior Train Cleaning". This process seeks suppliers for a comprehensive Train Presentation Service covering both interior and exterior cleaning for a minimum of 199 rail carriages, including services for the East West Rail. The procurement is within the services category, specifically targeting support and cleaning services for railway transport. The tender is currently open, with submissions due by 10th July 2025, and contracts expected to be awarded by 29th August 2025. The procurement stage is actively seeking bids, with shortlisting conducted through the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) and submission through the Market Dojo eSourcing portal.

This tender presents a substantial £15 million opportunity for service providers with expertise in railway cleaning services, aiming to enhance their business footprint. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in high-volume cleaning operations, capacity to work in dynamic environments such as the rail industry, and those meeting technical criteria like ISO certifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are welcomed, particularly if they can demonstrate economic robustness and technical proficiency aligned with the procurement's selection criteria. The emphasis on best and final offers similarly invites businesses capable of delivering quality services at competitive prices, fostering growth through a potential long-term relationship with a significant player in the UK's rail sector.

## Notice

The introduction of a new hybrid Train Presentation Service contract, where the Supplier provides cleaning operatives for Chiltern Railways fleet including East West Rail (EWR). The scope of services includes Berth Cleaning, Heavy Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, and Exterior Cleaning (hand bashing) for a minimum of 199 rail carriages, ensuring adaptability to new rolling stock as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be granted dependent on meeting service level criteria and performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | £12,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport
- 90917000 - Cleaning services of transport equipment

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 12:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://marketdojo.com/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04e7db
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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