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Published 19 Jan 2026, 15:56 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

On Train Advertising · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: CHILTERN RAIL LIMITED (Public body)

Direct awardConcessionUtilitiesSME suitable
Awarded value£1,349,615published award · exc. VAT · operator revenue, not the authority's budget
Award in standstill Not publishedno call for competition
Award (standstill) to KBH ON-TRAIN MEDIA LTD

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
ConcessionUtilities
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
19 Jan 2026, 15:56 GMT
Last source update
19 Jan 2026, 15:56 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-004464
Latest notice
Transparency notice (UK5)
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06090d Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Single Suppliers Intellectual Property Exclusive Rights
Published justification

The contract is being awarded to KBH by direct award due to exclusive intellectual property rights. KBH holds the exclusive rights to provide on‑train carriage advertising and, as a result, no reasonable alternative supplier is able to provide the required services. The conditions for direct award on the basis of intellectual property rights are therefore met.

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 19 Jan 2026
  1. Transparency notice published
    19 Jan 2026, 15:56 GMT
    UK5
  2. Contract signature expected
    30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1some still in standstill
Awarded value £1,349,6151 award exc. VAT
Awarded toValueDateStatus
KBH ON-TRAIN MEDIA LTD1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2029 · up to 30 Apr 2031Extensions: 3 year contract with an option to extend for 1+1£1,349,615—Standstill

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

Contracting authorityPrivate utility GB-COH: 03007939 · GB-PPON: PNPV-7838-DRMN 1 Admiral Way, Sunderland, North East, SR3 3XPContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • KBH ON-TRAIN MEDIA LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 03532474GB-PPON: PYDC-3676-BHLD The Nest, 1st Floor, 18-22 Disney Place, London, London, SE1 1HJContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender