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title: "Provision of Retail Estate Management Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06995f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Provision of Retail Estate Management Services

Buyer: FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06995f

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## Summary

First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited is seeking to procure retail estate management services to enhance rental income and customer service through strategic investments. The procurement process, running under a competitive flexible procedure, is now in the tender update stage as of 18th May 2026. The services sought fall under the retail trade and real estate categories, with the contract overseeing 16 directly managed stations across the UK, excluding station car parks and advertising. Interested parties should submit expressions of interest by 15th June 2026, with the contract valued at approximately £1,100,000 over a potential 4-year term. The contract is anticipated to commence on 11th December 2026, concluding by 10th December 2029, with an optional one-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in retail estate management, especially those adept at maximising property rental incomes and enhancing service delivery through strategic investments. The procurement method involves a two-stage process, starting with a Pre-Qualification Stage (PQQ) followed by an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), ensuring only qualified bidders are considered. With a high threshold for quality and price in the evaluation criteria, businesses that excel in quality submissions, pricing strategies, and adhere to contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will find a competitive edge. The successful bidder will engage in a lucrative opportunity with First Trenitalia West Coast Rail, driving value across a multifaceted property portfolio.

## Notice

This procurement is being run by First Rail Holdings on behalf of First Trenitalia West Coast Rail. To drive and deliver higher rental income return through: -Increasing the rent roll -Customer service improvements through capital and tenant investment. The estate comprises of 16 directly managed stations and encompasses all property within the leases. This includes station buildings, car parks, and other land and property. The properties provide a broad mix of retail, office, residential, community, and other commercial tenancies held on a mixture of leases and licences. The management of station car parking and commercial advertising is not included as part of this procurement strategy. The new contract will be for an initial 3-year term with an option to extend for a further year. The estate is currently generating a rental income of approximately PS4.7m. It is estimated that a new contract value will be in the region of PS1,100,000 for a full 4-year term. Please note that TUPE applies to this procurement. The successful Supplier will be required to enter an Umbrella Direct Agreement (UDA) with the Secretary of State

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 1 year extension at the end of the core term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045539-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2026 - 10 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W2 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Hyde Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 16:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045539-2026
- 14 May 2026 at 19:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044659-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045539-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044659-2026
  14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://s2c-uk62.waxdigital.com/FirstGroupPlc/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=5194&Culture=en-GB
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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