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On Train Advertising

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Buyer Address: 1 Admiral Way, Sunderland, UKC23, SR3 3XP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Procurement.Department@chilternrailways.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
1349615.0 GBP
Published
19 Jan 2026, 15:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Apr 2026, 23:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
KBH ON-TRAIN MEDIA LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This contract is a concession agreement for the management and promotion of on-train advertising. The appointed supplier will have exclusive rights to manage, market, and exploit advertising spaces, screens, and frames within trains and associated infrastructure. The scope includes soliciting advertisers, entering direct agreements, installing and maintaining advertising assets in compliance with rail safety regulations and ASA advertising standards, and ensuring operational efficiency with minimal disruption to train services. The supplier is responsible for maximizing advertising revenue, maintaining safety and quality standards, and enhancing passenger experience through appropriate and visually appealing content. Regular performance reviews and compliance monitoring will form part of the contract management process.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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