Total Facilities Management

Northern Trains LimitedcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051c23Procurement Act 2023Utilities regimeactive
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Estimated value

£151.7m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

22 Jun 2026

Description

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) is going out to market for the procurement of Total Facilities Management (TFM) Services across our network of 474 train stations, 34 engineering locations and 27 beneficiary locations. This contract reflects our commitment to providing customer-focused, professionally managed, and high-quality service across our network that will support our long-term maintenance objectives. The scope of services will be delivered with the goal of meeting the performance and customer satisfaction requirements while ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and mandatory legislation. The FM Contractor will apply Best Industry Practice techniques, alongside their expertise and experience, to meet the following key objectives: • Delivering innovative and effective operational services that achieve high-quality standards and demonstrate value for money. • Offering flexible service delivery tailored to the specific needs of each location. • Achieving optimum building performance and customer satisfaction. • Creating a safe and comfortable environment for all service users. • Maintaining assets in line with current statutory and regulatory legislation, as well as manufacturer's guidance, to ensure maximum longevity. Scope of Services: The services covered under this contract will include, but are not limited to: • Mobilisation • Contract Management • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery • General Service Requirements • CAFM System • Helpdesk Services • Planned and Reactive Maintenance • Strategic Asset Management Planning • Grounds Maintenance • Cleaning (Planned, Periodic, Reactive, and Specialist) • Pest Control • Poster Campaigns • Events Management • Additional Services NTL has incorporated into the contract scope the provision of depot security services, Fire Risk Assessments (including coverage extended to medium-risk locations), and an option to deliver winterisation services to ensure a safe, compliant, and operationally resilient estate. The contract also includes options for delivering Minor Works to support small-scale and ad hoc activities. These may include, but are not limited to, painting, platform markings, electrical works, minor building repairs, and other building fabric, mechanical, and electrical works. This contract will mark a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery and ensure the highest standards of operational excellence across all locations. We look forward to a productive and successful partnership with our selected FM Contractor following the conclusion of this process. Northern Trains Limited, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services in the North of England. NTL is publishing this notice to establish a contract with a single supplier for the provision of Total Facilities Management services. Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body.  The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. Novation or Assignment The contract may be novated or assigned by NTL to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent company to a Train Operating Company, following a corporate restructuring or similar circumstance.  Other Information Northern Trains Limited expressly reserves the right: not to award any suppliers the contract referred to in this notice; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-051c23
Total value
£151,726,942 excluding VAT
£182,072,330.4 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2027 to 30 Sept 2032
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2035

The Contract will be let for an initial term of five (5) years. Prior to the expiry of the initial term, NTL may, at its sole discretion, exercise one (1) extension option for a further period of three (3) years, giving a potential maximum Contract duration of eight (8) years. The decision to exercise the extension option will be taken before the end of the initial term and will be dependent on the Contractor's demonstrated performance over the initial term and NTL's ongoing service requirements. In particular, extension will be subject to: - The Contractor consistently meeting or exceeding the agreed KPIs and performance standards set out in the Contract, including service delivery, statutory compliance, asset reliability, and adherence to reporting and governance requirements. - Delivery of agreed efficiency, continuous improvement, and value for money outcomes over the initial contract term. - The Contractor demonstrating the ability to maintain safe, compliant, and resilient operations across the estate. - Continued alignment with NTL's operational and business needs for integrated Total Facilities Management services. Where exercised, the extension is intended to support service continuity, enable long term planning, and allow the realisation of investment led benefits and efficiencies over the life of the Contract. The Contract duration will therefore be structured as follows: Initial Term: 5 years Extension Option: 3 years Maximum Contract Duration: 8 years total

Main category
services
CPV classifications
77314000
79993000
90910000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical (Quality)quality45.00%
Pricecost45.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Submission address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ Tenderbox Reference: WH84ASZ9H6
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure