UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern) is seeking proposals from established rolling stock manufacturers for the supply of between 30 and 70 new battery electric multiple units, and associated maintenance, infrastructure and depot upgrade services. Chiltern is expecting to separately seek a financier to support the purchase. Interested parties should register their interest to participate via the email address listed above. This is an advertised private procurement, which shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of Chiltern's procurement policy.

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern) is seeking proposals from established rolling stock owners or modifiers who are able to supply between 30 and 70 battery electrical multiple units, either already in existence, or created from the conversion of an existing fleet, to operate in passenger service on Chiltern routes. The fleet is expected to be leased to Chiltern and the scope of supply may include the supply of existing / converted units, associated maintenance, battery charging infrastructure; and relevant depot upgrade works to facilitate the rolling stock maintenance. Interested parties should register their interest to participate via the email address listed above. This is an advertised private procurement, which shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of Chiltern's procurement policy.

Replacement of existing WAN connections to all sites, with network monitoring and support.

Provision of railway wheelset overhaul service for powered and non- powered wheelsets on Diesel Multiple Units (DMU's) and carriages.

Supply of CISCO hardware for Wide Area Network (WAN).

The Chiltern Railway Company Limited ("Chiltern"), is seeking proposals from established rolling stock owners for the leasing and associated maintenance services of between 25 and 70 of their existing vehicles to operate intercity and regional services on the Chiltern Main line. The vehicles are expected to have the following characteristics: • Comprised of either self-powered multiple units or coaching vehicles that can be hauled by locomotive; • Be able to be utilised in fixed formations of between 5 and 6 passenger vehicles or sub-multiples of; • Capable of operating at 100mph; • (in relation to driving vehicles) fitted with the TPWS Mark 4 protection system (this is a requirement of the Chiltern Main Line); • Have power operated centrally-locked doors; • Compliant with accessibility legislation; • Compatible with the existing infrastructure on the Chiltern Main Line; • Offer passengers a high-level of on-board comfort including full HVAC systems, on-board CCTV and real-time passenger information; • Deliver a reduction in ambient noise compared to the rolling stock that operates Chiltern's existing London to Birmingham services (Class 68 locomotive and MKIII coaches). • Any diesel-powered solutions shall be compatible with alternative fuels, such as HVO, from the service introduction date. The above is not an exhaustive list of Chiltern's requirements and further information will be provided in the procurement documentation. The rolling stock proposed shall be available to support a driver training programme within 2024 and available to enter passenger service by early 2025. The vehicles (including provision of a locomotive where a locomotive and coaches option is proposed) will be leased by Chiltern will an expected lease duration of between 3 and 12 years. Interested parties should register their interest to participate via the email addresses listed above. This is an advertised private procurement, which shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of Chiltern's procurement policy.

Procurement of commercial estate, expertise and property management services across the Chiltern estate.

Chiltern Railways has a requirement to for Ticketless Travel Survey Methodology (TTSM) As part of the National Rail Contract (NRC) Chiltern is required to carry out Ticketless Travel Surveys in each Ticketless Travel Survey Period in accordance with an agreed Ticketless Travel Survey Methodology.

Tender on behalf of Chiltern Railways for the refresh of their Staff Facilities, painting, decoration and supply of office furniture and accessories.

White lining, yellow lining, car park, station painting, office, etc.

Private Procurement Activity for the provision of an Integrated Workplace Management Software Solution (IWMS)

Chiltern operates passenger rail services from London Marylebone to Aylesbury Vale Parkway, Oxford, Stratford Upon Avon, and Stourbridge Junction. Chiltern is seeking to carry out some heavy maintenance work on its MarkIII fleet. Chiltern is beginning the process of conducting a procurement for the heavy maintenance work on its existing 25 MarkIII and 6 DVT units. This procurement seeks experienced bidders to offer heavy maintenance solutions that will include corrosion investigation and rectification for Chiltern's MKIII fleet. The preferred bidder will wholly manage the heavy maintenance solutions. Chiltern is not in a position to guarantee the number of vehicles that will be processed as part of this heavy maintenance work but will commit to paying for mobilisation costs and long lead-time materials, which will be owned by Chiltern if not used. The heavy maintenance work is required to commence in early February 2025 and it is anticipated it may take between 2 and 5 years to complete. The contract will permit Chiltern to place work orders as and when required (on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis). Chiltern will require flexibility as part of this program and must have the right to terminate the contract without liability. Interested Bidders should be UK-based, must have performed heavy maintenance services and corrosion repair work on MKIII and DVT units or (similar rolling stock) in the last 8 years, and should have available capacity and resources to commence and complete the Heavy Maintenance by February 2025 Interested Bidders should register their interest in taking part by emailing procurement@arrivatrains.co.uk to receive further information. A supplier selection stage will be used to evaluate applicants' suitability to proceed to the tendering stages.

This contract is for the refurbishment of station toilets. This work will entail and is not limited to the removal of all interior fixtures, fittings, furniture, floor and wall coverings. This work will also entail the replacement of internal plumbing. This work may entail some sewage pipe and drainage work.

Chiltern Railways Limited (CRCL) will be conducting a tender for the maintenance of its website and other digital services for passengers who travel on the rail network and in particular passengers who use CRCL train services. CRCL defines its website as: • A digital marketing website which will provide information to customers, CRCL marketing opportunities, customer support and account management. The website is also the "shop window" to allow CRCL to retail rail tickets online. The website can be found at https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/ Other Digital Services are also expected to be provided by the winning bidder, including but not limited to - - Website Maintenance - Website Hosting -Data Capture -Reporting & Analytics -SEO/ Digital PR services -CRO Services -Project & Account Management

The car park needs replacement of the upper deck and construction of new car park deck (single or double storey) at Haddenham & Thame Railway Station

Removal of the upper deck of the car park at Bicester North Station, make good with enhanced drainage and lighting.

Hire of Radios and associated operator licenses & equipment across the 13 operational locations in the business.

Procurement of contractors to upgrade the staff facilities, and the refurbishment of the customer toilet facilities. Contractors will be required to carry out minor building works, alterations and adaptations to existing staff facilities, and toilets areas, including electrics, plumbing, M&E, plastering, carpentry, flooring, painting, glazing, decorating, data cables, supply and fit out of furnishings.

Chiltern Railways is seeking to establish a Supply Agreement for the supply of Bulk Diesel to Chiltern Railways Depots in accordance with EN 590 specifications. The Agreement will be on Chiltern's terms and conditions. There will be no guaranteed spend or volume for the duration of the contract. The bulk diesel is to be supplied to Chiltern's four depots and sites across England.