Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba7-17d4-7026-ae1b-a74b32101327/replacement-existing-rolling-stock-for-chiltern-railways cancelled GB restricted procedure # Replacement (Existing) Rolling Stock for Chiltern Railways [The Chiltern Railway Company](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-chiltern-railway-company) Estimated value £300,000,000 Published 14 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 2 Feb 2024 ## About this tender 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 submultiples 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Rolling stock Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment Investment banking services and related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04297d-2024-11-14T10:55:16Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04297d-2024-11-14T10:55:16Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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