Train Services Agreement (TSA) and Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA)
Caledonian Sleeper Limited · Public body
In brief
Caledonian Sleeper Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £60,000,000 excluding VAT.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 2.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Preventative & Corrective MaintenanceWhat this lot coversDelivery of preventative and corrective maintenance for the Mk5 fleet Management of daily servicing, fault finding and fault resolution in service Maintenance and resource planning with defect tracking in line with CSL processes Quality assurance, document control and safety management certification in line with CSL Safety Management System Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. | — | — |
Train Cleaning & PresentationWhat this lot coversProvision and delivery of interior and exterior cleaning of the Mk5 coaches to defined CSL requirements and standards Management of on-board presentation ensuring high standards met across Implementation of quality control and audit processes to measure KPI performance Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. | — | — |
Overhaul and heavy maintenanceWhat this lot coversDelivery of periodic planned heavy maintenance for the Mk5 coaches Management of major system overhauls e.g. HVAC, wheelsets, bogies, brakes, toilets in line with OEM specification and safety standards Responsible for compliance, documentation, testing and certification Provision of required and up-to-standard facilities required for delivery of any overhaul and heavy maintenance requirements Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. | — | — |
Preventative & Corrective SparesWhat this lot coversProvision of spares and consumables required to support both preventive and corrective maintenance for the Mk5 fleet. Management of inventory levels, MSQ and re-order points to maintain optimal stock levels across maintenance and operational locations. Management and coordination of component repair, overhaul and obsolescence with approved OEM and supply chain partners. Collaboration and integration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. | — | — |
Technical SupportWhat this lot coversProvide technical support framework to support CSL including; Maintenance documentation and optimization Specialist design and engineering expertise 2nd/3rd party approvals Risk management support Reliability improvements Collaboration with all relevant CSL Supply Partners Additional information: CSL reserves the right to procure these lots separately or in combination, depending on feedback from the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) and strategic approval from SRH and TS. | — | — |
Timeline
- Prior information notice · notice 024445-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
8Awards
5Suppliers it has used most
- Aberdeen Laundry Services1 contract
- Core Technology Systems1 contract
- Diamond Rail Services1 contract
- Inntel Limited1 contract
- OCS Group UK Limited.1 contract
- Select Service Partners Ltd1 contract
From notice 024445-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.