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Station Painting and Platform Lining

Northern Trains Limited · Central government

In brief

Northern Trains Limited has announced plans to buy construction and building maintenance work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Northern Trains Limited (NTL) will be going to market for the procurement of Station Painting and Platform Lining across our network of train stations. These contracts form part of our commitment to providing customer-focused, professionally managed, and high-quality service that supports our long-term maintenance objectives. The scope of services will be delivered with the aim of meeting performance and customer satisfaction requirements while ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and mandatory legislation. Suppliers will be expected to apply Best Industry Practice, alongside their expertise and experience, to meet the following key objectives: • Deliver effective services that meet high-quality standards and demonstrate value for money. • Offer flexible service delivery tailored to the specific needs of each location. • Create a safe and comfortable environment for all station users. • Maintain assets in line with current statutory and regulatory legislation, as well as manufacturer's guidance, to ensure maximum longevity. We look forward to building productive and successful relationships with our selected Suppliers following the conclusion of this process.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072514-2025

About the buyer

Northern Trains LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

73

Awards

32

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From notice 072514-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.