Tenders/Train Movement Services Framework

Train Movement Services Framework

CHILTERN RAIL LIMITED
Published: Oct 22, 2026
Updated: Oct 22, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the transport and logistics and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Rail Transport and Warehousing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 framework agreement in the transport and logistics sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 100134-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About CHILTERN RAIL LIMITED

CHILTERN RAIL LIMITED has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by CHILTERN RAIL 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 Framework agreement contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 100134-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Framework
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
100134-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

CHILTERN RAIL LIMITED
🇬🇧United Kingdom