Tenders/Operations and Engineering Services Framework

Operations and Engineering Services Framework

Caledonian Sleeper Limited
Published: Aug 26, 2026
Updated: Aug 26, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Roads, Rehabilitation and Manufacturing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 800,000. Proposals must be submitted before October 5, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Caledonian Sleeper Limited (CSL) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Operational Support Engineering Framework to provide a compliant, agile and cost-effective route for the procurement of reactive, planned and minor engineering and operational support services required across CSL operations. This lot covers mechanical and general engineering support services required to support CSL operations, including: mechanical fitting and repair light fabrication welding, including coded welding where relevant ancillary equipment repair temporary mechanical arrangements repair or modification of non-integrated mechanical systems basic plant and equipment support where within CSL-controlled scope non-OEM HVAC mechanical support metalwork, brackets, supports and local fabricated solutions mechanical support to temporary operational fixes Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 1 rolling stock mechanical systems covered under TSSSA depot mechanical systems owned by Alstom or site owner safety-critical traction, brake or other OEM systems This lot covers electrical and controls support services, including: low voltage electrical works temporary electrical arrangements non-integrated lighting systems control panel works on non-OEM assets fault finding on approved systems cable routing and connection for temporary arrangements temporary power distribution arrangements minor electrical support to CSL-controlled ancillary assets non-integrated controls support local system modifications outside OEM scope Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 2: OEM-controlled rolling stock electrical systems depot fixed electrical infrastructure HV systems unless expressly stated and properly authorised works already within Alstom or CAF responsibility This lot covers plumbing and welfare-related operational support, including: plumbing repairs to CSL-controlled systems minor drainage support leak response welfare facility supports where within CSL commissioning authority temporary water arrangements repair or replacement of localised pipework or fittings in approved scope response to water ingress or similar operational issues temporary welfare service continuity arrangements hygiene related support associated with welfare systems Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 3: depot-wide plumbing infrastructure owned by site owner integrated train plumbing systems under TSSSA major building services works This lot covers specialist support services, including: non-destructive testing specialist inspections corrosion treatment or assessment temporary works design engineering assessment services lifting support and related specialist advice specialist technical investigations reporting and assurance support on defined interventions specialist measurement and testing services local engineering assurance where required Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 5: OEM certification work beyond supplier competence or authority services reserved to another contract or statutory body services requiring a separate regulated procurement due to value or strategic nature This lot covers digital and data support services, including: data extraction from approved sources data cleansing and transformation creation of structured datasets support to predictive maintenance initiatives support to condition monitoring initiatives support to third party analytics providers engaged by CSL set up of non-integrated monitoring devices or sensors dashboard or reporting support directly related to operational use cases data handling support linked to engineering or operational investigations technical support to improve data usability for CSL decision making Additional information: Exclusions Specific to Lot 6: unauthorised access to OEM restricted systems modification of CAF or Alstom systems without approval large-scale software development or enterprise platforms not suited to this Framework

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 081438-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Caledonian Sleeper Limited

Caledonian Sleeper Limited has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Industry & Manufacturing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Caledonian Sleeper Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £800,000 - £800,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 081438-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 5, 2026. You have 40 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
40 days remaining
Estimated Budget
£800,000 - £800,000
Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
081438-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Caledonian Sleeper Limited
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
KAREN MARY ROGERS

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