---
title: "CET Tank Cleaning and Water System Flushing Class 158 and Class 170 Fleets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06740d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# CET Tank Cleaning and Water System Flushing Class 158 and Class 170 Fleets

Buyer: TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06740d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Transport UK East Midlands Limited, focusing on the scheduled cleaning and maintenance of CET tanks and water systems for Class 158 and Class 170 fleets. This contract involves thorough cleaning, defect reporting, and addressing bacterial risks at Etches Park Depot, Derby, and Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham. The industry category is cleaning services within the utilities sector. The direct award was given to TrainBits and More Limited, a supplier already familiar with the system requirements. The award date was 25 March 2026, with the contract period starting from 8 April 2026 to 8 April 2028.

This contract presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in rail services and cleaning processes. With the emphasis on compliance and operational performance, companies with existing competence in safety-critical water systems are positioned well to compete. The procurement method favoured continuity, reflecting the buyer's need for immediate service provision without disruption. Businesses capable of mobilising resources quickly and maintaining stringent waste disposal compliance can leverage their expertise to expand within the utilities sector.

## Notice

Provision of scheduled CET tank cleaning and flushing. Scheduled water system cleaning and flushing. Annual attention to all Class 158 and 170 vehicles. Reporting of defects and provision of completion reports. 24 hour attendance for identified bacterial risk notifications. Provision of trained operatives, tools, consumables, RAMs, waste disposal compliance. Services undertaken at Etches Park Depot, Derby and Eastcroft Depot, Nottingham.

### Procurement Information

EMR intends to make a direct award to Train Bits and More Limited on the basis that: The Supplier already provides the services and holds the approved method statements, RAMS and competency framework required for immediate delivery. Continuity of service is necessary to ensure compliance with safety critical water system and toilet maintenance requirements. A change in supplier at this stage would risk system failure, potential health issues (including legionella) and operational disruption. The suppliers existing mobilisation, depot access permissions and trained personnel are required to maintain statutory compliance and operational performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027457-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £451,324 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAINBITS AND MORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90910000 - Cleaning services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027457-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027430-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027457-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027430-2026
  25th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tbmrail.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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