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Chiltern Railways - Radio Equipment Hire

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 Name: Peter Clark

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

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
700000.0 GBP
Gross: 840000 GBP
Published
15 Sep 2025, 15:21
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
32344280 - Portable radios
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Chiltern Railways is conducting this Procurement to select a supplier for the provision of Radio Hire Equipment. This Procurement defines the technical standards for radio equipment deployed across Chiltern Railways operations. It establishes the minimum functional, technical, environmental, and regulatory requirements for handheld equipment used by operational staff, including Route Control personnel, Train Managers, shunters, and station staff. Reliable and interoperable radio communications are critical to ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains, effective coordination between front-line teams, and compliance with the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) safety standards. These standards apply to all radio systems intended for use within the Chiltern Railways network, including, private mobile radios, and digital radio systems where applicable. The technical standards set out in this Procurement align with current UK railway regulations, including Ofcom licensing conditions and Network Rail interoperability requirements. Consideration has also been given to environmental resilience, user ergonomics, future scalability, and integration with legacy and safety-critical systems. This Procurement supports the procurement, deployment, and maintenance of radio communication systems that are robust, future-ready, and fully aligned with Chiltern Railways' operational and safety objectives. The contract term is 7 years, 3+2+2 with an estimated value of £700,000 over the 7 year term. The contracting start date is 1st May 2026. 1st May 2026 to 1st May 2029. Possible further extension 30th April 2033.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056697-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Additional radio handsets, docking stations and associated peripherals.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 700,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 840,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Health & Safety (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Relevant Experience & Contract Examples (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Deliverability (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial Costs (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Terms & Conditions (15%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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