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Train Movement Services Framework

CHILTERN RAIL LIMITED · published 22 Oct 2026

Tender expected
15 Jan 2027
Market engagement until
6 Nov 2026
Estimated value
Value not published
Procedure
Procedure not stated · above threshold · sets up a framework
Contract dates
1 May 2027 to 1 May 2031
Where
UK-wide
Categories (CPV)
  • 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Small businesses
The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.

Description

Chiltern Rail Limited intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of train movement and associated rail operational services across the UK rail network. The anticipated scope includes planned train movements and fleet transfers; emergency, contingency, recovery and rescue movements; rolling stock stabling and storage; and specialist rail operations support, including locomotive provision, test and commissioning movements and associated engineering support. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to obtain feedback from suitably qualified suppliers on the proposed scope, framework structure, supplier capability and capacity, commercial arrangements and procurement approach before the subsequent competitive procurement is commenced.

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