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# Station Painting & Platform Lining Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/station-painting-platform-lining-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b7). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Trains Ltd: "Station Painting & Platform Lining Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £18,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.xn--deltaesourcing-962h.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Trains Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-trains-ltd-GB-PPON-PZCJ-2164-HJQZ)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £18,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 August 2026 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Painting work
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/station-painting-platform-lining-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b7#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b7`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** The Train Operating Companies

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/station-painting-platform-lining-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b7#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [xn--deltaesourcing-962h.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.delta%E2%80%90esourcing.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/station-painting-platform-lining-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b7#participate

## Description
Northern Trains Limited (NTL) is going to market for the procurement of Station Painting and Platform Lining across our network of stations, train care centres and other operational property.
The objective of this procurement is to establish a multi-lot framework, with up to four suppliers appointed to each lot:
Lot 1: Station Painting
Lot 2: Platform Lining
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.
NTL will be able to call off services from this framework as required.
We look forward to building productive and successful relationships with our selected Suppliers following the conclusion of this process.
NTL, is a Train Operating Company (TOC) that operates passenger rail services in the North of England. NTL is publishing this notice to establish a framework for the provision of Station Painting and Platform Lining. 
Northern Trains Limited is the sole contracting authority at the point of publication of this notice. However, it is anticipated that TransPennine Express (TPE) may also have access to this framework agreement, subject to the completion of internal governance and approval processes. Should TPE be confirmed as an additional framework user, Northern Trains Limited reserves the right to update this notice and associated procurement documentation accordingly.
Where used throughout this notice, the meaning of Train Operating Companies includes all and any of those train operating companies who, currently or in the future, provide services for the carriage of passengers by railway: 
under a franchise agreement with the Secretary of State within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Railways Act 1993 or  
under, or secured under, the Secretary of State's duty in section 30(1) of the Railways Act 1993; or  
in accordance with legislation which supersedes or amends the powers referred to in a) and b), including where such powers are transferred from the Secretary of State to another body.   
The list of current providers of services for the carriage of passengers by railway under these provisions can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-register-of-rail-passenger-contracts. 
Novation or Assignment 
The framework agreement may be novated or assigned by NTL to Train Operating Companies, or to DFT Operator Limited (company number: 07141122) or any successor parent comp...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/station-painting-platform-lining-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b7)

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Station Painting
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45442100
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £6,000,000
- **Description:** This Lot covers the provision of station painting services across Northern Trains Limited's (NTL) network. The works include the inspection, preparation, treatment, and painting of internal and external assets to maintain and enhance their condition,...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Platform Lining
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45442100
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £12,000,000
- **Description:** This Lot covers the provision of platform lining services across Northern Trains Limited's (NTL) managed network. The works include the survey, inspection, renewal, reinstatement, installation, and ongoing maintenance of platform safety lines and mar...
- **Contract Period:** 26/10/2026 to 25/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F070489-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-24T16:06:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T09:57:56.328Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3b7