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title: "Train Fleet Cleaning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f033"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Train Fleet Cleaning Services

Buyer: THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f033

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## Summary

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited is actively seeking suppliers for its "Train Fleet Cleaning Services" tender, focusing on cleaning services for its diesel multiple units and loco-hauled fleet. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 5th January 2026, and the anticipated contract award by 2nd March 2026. The services are to be provided at various locations including Aylesbury Depot, Banbury Depot, and Marylebone Station, classified under railway transport and cleaning services categories. This competitive flexible procedure will guide bidders through four stages, concluding with the contract award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in railway cleaning services to solidify their presence in the transport support services sector. With the contract value estimated at £12.5 million, it is an attractive proposition for companies with the capacity to handle extensive cleaning operations, especially those familiar with the fleet specifications described. Organisations with strong technical expertise, economic stability, and relevant qualifications like ISO certifications will find this opportunity well-suited to leverage their skills and potentially extend their contract beyond the initial term based on performance. Small and medium-sized enterprises are also encouraged to apply, provided they meet the outlined selection criteria.

## Notice

Train fleet cleaning services, including berth cleaning, turn-around cleaning, and exterior cleaning, more fully described in the Draft Contract, across Chiltern Railways' fleet, specifically class 165, 168, and 196 diesel multiple units, and mark 5A loco hauled by class 68 loco. The Services shall be performed at the following locations: * Aylesbury Depot * Aylesbury South Sidings * Banbury Depot * Birmingham Moor Street Station * Marylebone Station * Oxford Station * Stourbridge Depot * Wembley Depot The Supplier shall ensure trains are maintained in a safe, hygienic, and passenger ready condition in accordance with the performance standards set out in the Draft Contract. The Supplier is responsible for providing train cleaning operatives for the cleaning in a variety of ways a minimum of 263 rail carriages and ensuring adaptability to new rolling stock as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be granted dependent on the suppliers performance throughout the contract, including service level criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080368-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | TLG3 West Midlands, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, 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

- 5 Dec 2025 at 17:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080368-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080368-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://chilternrailways.marketdojo.com/events/174024
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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