--- title: "Liquid Waste Removal and Drainage Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060a98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a98.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2026-02-02" --- # Liquid Waste Removal and Drainage Services Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060a98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060a98.json) ## Summary Northern Trains Limited, based in York, UK, has initiated a competitive tender process for the procurement of Liquid Waste Removal and Drainage Services across its network. This procurement aims to establish a single supplier framework agreement under which the selected provider will handle tasks such as clearing waste from train-related assets like waste tanks, oil/water separators, and drainage systems. Positioned in the services industry category, this procurement covers regions UKC, UKD, and UKE within the United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 16th March 2026, and an anticipated award period ending on 20th May 2026. The procurement method follows a competitive flexible procedure, aimed at fostering transparent and fair competition. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in waste management services, particularly those experienced with hazardous waste handling and transportation. Companies adept in providing sewerage work, sewage services, and refuse disposal will find this opportunity beneficial for business expansion. Small and medium-sized enterprises, able to meet Northern Trains' sustainability goals and deliver high-quality solutions across multiple locations, are well positioned to leverage this tender to secure long-term contracts, potentially extending over an eight-year period should service levels meet or exceed expectations. ## Notice Northern Trains Limited ('NTL') is planning on going out to tender for the procurement of Liquid Waste Removal and Drainage Services across NTL's network. The aim of the procurement is to establish a single supplier framework agreement with the winning tenderer, which NTL will be able to call-off from. NTL conducts train maintenance activities across a number of locations. Currently, there are 11 of these locations, but the number of sites may increase or reduce in future. NTL are looking for a service provider to remove liquid waste from assets which includes, but is not limited to, the following: -Waste tanks, containing fluid drained from trains (coolant and oil) - Oil/Water separators (sludge, water and oil) - Septic tanks - Drainage The objectives of this tender are: - Inclusion of drain jetting, clearance and CCTV in line with responsibilities laid out in NTL's lease agreements. -Ensure that drains within TCC maintenance areas are kept clear of sediment, especially sand, to allow continued operation of engineering production - To assist in maintaining or achieving zero waste to landfill target. The Service Provider will be responsible for assessing waste and ensuring the waste is accurately described in accordance with waste regulations and hazardous waste regulations: - Assignment of EWC code and associated description - Identification and documentation of transportation hazards and control measures - Any other information required to complete a waste consignment/transfer note For each collection, a laboratory analysis of samples must be undertaken by a UKAS Certified Laboratory. This analysis must be used to produce the waste consignment note and made available to the relevant site contact along with a copy of the consignment note 3 x days prior to waste being removed. The framework agreement may be novated or assigned by NTL to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance. Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body. The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. NTL expressly reserves the right: -not to award any suppliers the contract referred to in this notice; and -in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: NTL may request additional deliverables or services that are not explicitly listed in the scope of this procurement. Where such requirements arise, pricing will be agreed within the relevant work order, subject to the following conditions: -Any pricing related to design, build, or management services must remain consistent with the rates set out in the framework. -All agreed prices must be clearly linked to comparable items already included in the framework pricing schedule. -The appointed supplier will be required to provide supporting evidence to justify the proposed pricing. Renewal: The Contract will be let for an initial term of four (4) years. Following the expiry of the initial term, NTL may, at its sole discretion, exercise up to two (2) extension options of two (2) years each (a potential maximum contract duration of eight (8) years). Extensions may be considered where: Service performance has consistently met or exceeded the required KPIs, including compliance, responsiveness, environmental standards, and reporting obligations. Operational continuity is desirable to avoid service disruption, particularly where ongoing site-specific knowledge or specialist waste-handling expertise is beneficial. Value for money can be demonstrated, including benchmarking or a review showing that the extension period remains commercially advantageous. Regulatory compliance continues to be maintained, with the supplier remaining appropriately licensed for handling, transporting, and disposing of liquid waste. Business needs remain unchanged, and the scope and volume of liquid waste removal services are still required in line with the existing specification. If both extension options are applied, the breakdown is as follows: Initial Term: 4 years Extension Option 1: 2 years Extension Option 2: 2 years Maximum Contract Duration: 8 years total ### Planning Information Northern Trains Limited ("NTL") invited a selected group of suppliers to participate in early pre‑market engagement for the upcoming liquid waste services requirement. Suppliers were chosen based on their proven, current, or recently demonstrated capability in delivering part or all of the required liquid waste management services across the NTL network. Each supplier was invited to an individual session where NTL delivered the same presentation outlining the proposed scope, operational processes, KPIs, and required accreditations. Suppliers were invited to provide feedback on these elements and to share any examples or templates of pricing schedules for similar work, as this is a new area for NTL to formally procure. The key objectives of the pre‑market engagement were to: - Gain a clearer understanding of the liquid waste services market and supplier capabilities - Understand typical pricing methodologies for this type of service and identify any commercial or operational challenges - Assess how the contract could operate across multiple NTL locations and determine the level of project team involvement required Following pre-market engagement, work has started to develop a suitable contract. It gave the project team an understanding of what information the market needs to bid for the works, which impacted the specification development, pricing schedule and tender response questions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009104-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,600,000 | | Lots value | £2,600,000 | | 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 | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 6JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Micklegate | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45232410 - Sewerage work - 90400000 - Sewage services - 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2026 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009104-2026 - 21 Jan 2026 at 09:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005110-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009104-2026 2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005110-2026 21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/TenderboxReference:BDGN4R5X52 - https://www.delta‑esourcing.com - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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