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title: "Provision of Graffiti Detection System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec3f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# Provision of Graffiti Detection System

Buyer: GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec3f

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## Summary

Govia Thameslink Railway, a private utility company located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Graffiti Detection System". This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting electronic detection and analysis apparatus, as well as graffiti removal services. The initiative aims to improve the detection, control, and cleanliness of toilets on trains by implementing innovative technology solutions. Businesses can submit their responses to the market engagement notice by 16 January 2026. The planned contract period for the project is from 5 April 2026 to 7 June 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialising in electronic detection systems, security technologies, and facilities management to collaborate with a major railway operator. Enterprises that can provide innovative solutions to enhance detection times and improve vandalism deterrents will find this tender particularly advantageous. The focus on advanced technology solutions to manage and maintain railway facilities opens avenues for technology firms and service providers aiming to expand within the public transportation sector. The tentative value of the contract is £250,000, making it a sizable opportunity for industry participation.

## Notice

GTR's focus for this EMES is to identify and evaluate innovative technology solutions capable of detecting the application of graffiti in concealed toilet environments. The objective is to enhance facilities management, improve detection timescales; improve conviction rates, working toward providing an active deterrent in undertaking vandalism, and improve the cleanliness and safety of public and staff accessible toilets on trains To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997699342

### Planning Information

As part of this EMES, GTR is requesting that Suppliers review and understand the requirements in this document and draft a response in the form of the following for discussion with GTR:
The response must be submitted in GTR’s ‘Delta’ Portal in the form of one document (limited to size 11, Ariel font) utilising the sections outlined below.
3.6Response required:
We request that Suppliers review this EMES and provide a response to the objectives for the potential solutions available to meet the requirements from GTR.
Key Requirements
Contents of the Supplier response should be based on the following format:
1.Response to Section 3.4 – High Level Outcomes
2.Response to Section 3.5 – Risks and Opportunities Identified

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078611-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 6BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 90690000 - Graffiti removal services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078611-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078611-2025
  1st December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997699342
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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